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In article <3D1E6975.DAA40DAF@boeing.com>, gentolm <gentolm@boeing.com> 
wrote:

> low arch=motion control shoe / med arch=stability shoe / hi arch=cushion
> shoe 
> try the nimbus cushion shoe if you have hi arches
> poldzilla
> 
> mc wrote:
> > 
> > Hi, I am badly under-pronated (worns on outsides of the shoes), and pain
> > easily on the joint where feet and shins meet (on the front side of the
> > leg)--sometimes it's so painful that  I am forced to stop when running on
> > the treadmill.
> > 
> > I am 185 lb and cushioning is important as well (both on heel and
> > front/ middle of the feet). I run 3-4 times each time 3-4 miles finished
> > in 30-40 minutes. I run only on treadmill.
> > 
> > I consider to buy new running shoes from New Balance, Nike, Reebok,
> > Adidas, and asics, etc. Any two cents for the specific model/make and
> > where I can get the best deal either online of in traditional stores in
> > central Illinois? Any additional brands /models to consider?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Mike

You want a highly cushioned shoe (because pronation helps cushion 
footstrike), without medial support (which would push your foot in the 
wrong direction), but with good _neutral_ stability. Among the shoes in 
this category and the Asics Nimbus 4, the Mizuno Wave Creation, the New 
Balance 1040, and the Adidas A3.

From these shoes you should choose based on fit. It is important that 
the is enough room in the shoe for the foot to pronate properly, yet the 
shoe should fit snugly and there should be no heel slippage

The cutting edge in neutral stability might be the Adidas a3, although 
its feel is unique, and some just won't like it.

I think the Mizuno wave provides the best cushion on the market, but 
everyone will tell you something else, and all the above mentioned shoes 
are well cushioned.

srd