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Welcome to the online Shoe Adviser. You are steps away from selecting a new pair of running shoes. To jump straight into the Shoe Adviser, please select one of the choices above. To find out what the Shoe Adviser can do for you, please continue reading.

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Making the choice of which pair of running shoes to buy can be confusing. Terms like 'over-pronation', 'motion control', 'neutral runner', 'gait analysis' can be difficult to translate. It isn't easy knowing how to determine the level of support you need in a running shoe, and then working out which shoes contain what support.

This free online service aims to give you the information and tools necessary to analyse your own gait. In other words, this guide is here to help you find the next best pair of running shoes for you.

Please note that this service offers information on what to look for in completing self gait analysis. You should seek trained specialist advice if you are unsure of your results, have any injuries, or any other concerns while running.

What is Gait Analysis?

Running shoes are designed with different levels of support for various types of runner. This support helps straighten your ankles, knees and back to help reduce the risk of injury and muscle fatigue.

Having too much or too little support in your shoes can lead to discomfort and eventually injury. There are no running shoes suitable for every type of runner, or a 'general' shoe that anyone can wear.

This is where Gait Analysis comes in. This concept allows you to discover what type of support you require in order to purchase the correct running shoes. This online Shoe Adviser aims to give you the information and tools required to perform gait analysis on yourself.

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