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Whether you are an over pronator, or you want extra support from your shoes, we will be going through some of the best structured shoes available in the market.

No longer heavy and clunky, structured shoes are often designed to be worn by any foot type, with the extra support only coming into play when it is needed, often at the end of a long run when the legs get tired and running form is lost. 

To find out if you pronate, please check the link below which includes further information, a guide to checking your pronation from home, and even a way to contact our experts who can help guide you. https://www.prodirectrunning.com/articles/product-advice/what-is-running-pronation-and-gait-analysis/

 

What is a structured shoe?

A structured shoe is any shoe that is built with emphasis on preventing excess inward rolling of the ankle through the stride. While everyone pronates, that is, lands on the outside of the foot and rolls to the centre, some people over pronate, rolling all the way through to the inside edge of the foot, this can lead to problems and injuries if not corrected.

How do shoes help with over pronation?

The traditional way to help prevent excessive rolling inwards through the stride is to use a medial post, a firmer section of foam on the medial (inside) of the shoe. As these can be hard underfoot, and often add weight, most brands have recently updated their systems to lightweight, less intrusive options that better complement the modern breed of superfoam. The upper will also often be designed to create a more supportive hold, either through stitching, or overlays.

Our Top Picks

ASICS Kayano

Cushioned, luxurious and highly trusted, the Kayano has long been the structured shoe to aspire to and now features a 4D stability system. Ideal for longer distances where the improved comfort and high levels of support make it the perfect choice even after over 30 years at the top.

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PUMA ForeverRun Nitro

Using their unobtrusive RUNGUIDE system to give you your most efficient gait, the ForeverRUN combines a purpose-built midsole, outsole and even insole geometries, with a stiffer heel clip and forefoot wrap in the upper, to provide the support you need. A supercritical nitrogen infused midsole foam offers a highly responsive feel in two layers, with the softest directly under your foot for enhanced comfort.

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ASICS GT-2000

It might lack some of the plushest elements of the Kayano, but the GT 2000 is still a fantastic daily runner built for versatility as well as stability. PureGel in the heel gives a soft and comfortable landing, while the 3D Guidance System gives on demand support.

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Hoka Arahi

With deep cushioning, minimal weight, and that famous HOKA smooth transition, the Arahi 8 adds an ‘H’ frame underfoot for a stabilised feel. Zonal rubber in the outsole keeps weight to a minimum while maintaining durability.

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New Balance Fresh Foam 860

Offering up the plush, smooth feel of Fresh FoamX to over pronators, the 860 uses a stability plane, a thin plastic plate through the medial side and heel, to help control pronation, giving you a softer underfoot feel that makes this daily milage shoe even more comfortable than before.

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Nike Structure

The structure is a durable, high milage shoe with a versatile build. It uses a midfoot support system to wrap the medial arch and lateral heel, giving a snug, secure feel that helps prevent overpronation. A full ReactX midsole provides durable, comfortable cushioning.

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On Cloudflyer

Described by On as “all about the comfort and support”, the Cloudflyer is designed to let any runner find their pace, from quick or slow, long or short, heel or toe. With a stack of deep cushioning and the unique CloudTec system, it is especially suited to heavier runners and overpronators.

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Saucony Guide

Much trusted and beloved, the Guide uses Centre Path Technology that provides a wider, stable platform, elevated sidewalls and geometry all meant to “guide” your foot gently, giving you enhanced comfort with no uncomfortable barriers within the shoe. Supportive daily miles never felt so good.

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HOKA Gaviota

Hoka’s most cushioned and most supportive shoe, the Gaviota also features a more relaxed, wider fit than the Arahi mentioned previously. Underfoot a brand-new H-frame affords all the support you need, while the surprisingly light and comfortable shoe offers cushioned cruising for miles.

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Mizuno Wave Inspire

Mizuno use their Wave technology to help prevent your arch from collapsing, following the shape of your foot you get smooth transfers. They have also updated the midsole to use the softer and more energetic nitrogen infused Enerzy NXT in a dual density midsole, giving more comfort and speed than previous versions.

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Nike Structure Plus

Lighter, faster and more responsive that its sibling, the Structure Plus uses the same midfoot system as the other Nike shoe on this list, but with a deep stack of cushioning that combines the support and durability of ReactX foam, with the lightweight energy return of ZoomX, it becomes a surprisingly responsive for a shoe that’s main function is support.

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adidas Supernova Solution

Featuring adidas’ latest super foam, Dreamstrike+ for a comfortable and responsive feel, the Supernova Solution owes its supportive nature to dual density Stability rods that run through the midsole, offering stability through a gently guided stride. A reworked midsole geometry adds further support letting you make the most of daily runs and long miles.

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Ray Barlow

Having suffered from Chronic Fatigue for over a decade, I am a recent convert to the joys of running. Although every run steals a lot of energy, the mental health and fitness benefits more than make up for it. My runs are mainly across the back of the nearby beaches, dodging between the tourists. When not geeking out over the latest running tech, you can find me trying new gins, making gins, or boring anyone within earshot about gin.
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Take On Your Run

With our top picks of structured running shoes

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