A type of shoe made specifically for runners. Every runner is different: weight, stride, foot-strike, weekly mileage can all vary from one runner to the next; and, these factors will all weigh heavily in selecting a shoe that is best for you. There are several area running shoe stores that will assist you in finding the right shoe for you. When you find a shoe you like - by two pairs. It is important for you to know about how your foot strikes the ground. There are generally three categories: Pronator (with the heel on the ground the medial arch is close to the ground) Supinator (with the heel on the ground the medial arch is lifted away from the ground) Neutral