Forward Motion Sports Shoe Review
RUNNING SPECIALTY FOOTWEAR- Forward Motion Sports, Inc. takes considerable pride in selecting
the right shoe that will fulfill your athletic demands. We have a comprehensive understanding of the Running Specialty Industry. Our employees are trained through a comprehensive system that uses medical podiatric journals, athletic training journals, technical product information, evaluation/wear-testing of product, and years of experience. Our goal is to make you feel confident about your personalized fitting…Now let’s talk about the right shoes for you!
PROPER BIOMECHANICS- Just about everyone goes from heel to toe during either the walking or running stride. This process is called the “gait cycle.” The gait cycle is comprised of two major phases:
THE STANCE PHASE (heel contact, mid-stance, and propulsion)
THE SWING PHASE (foot lift and recovery while the opposing foot is in the stance phase)
For runners, the STANCE PHASE is by far the most important. At this point, the force of up to 3.5 times your body’s weight is absorbed by one leg. After heel contact, you pass through into the mid-stance phase. If your foot strikes on the outside heel and then “pronates” toward your body’s center-line in a well-aligned fashion through the STANCE PHASE, you have a neutral foot strike. If, however, your foot collapses or “overpronates” toward your body’s center-line excessively during midstance, then you are an “overpronator” and will need a specific type of running shoe. “Overpronators” are susceptible to over-use injuries such as plantar fasciitis, shin splints, IT band tightness, and other potential problems. For this type of foot, PRONATION CONTROL is a critical element for proper fitting and the prevention of these potential problems. If you are unsure about your foot type have any of our Forward Motion Sports Associates provide you with a foot analysis and some recommendations!
SHOE REVIEW- Footwear is the cornerstone of our business. We pay special attention to each one of the shoes we have in stock and how they will interact with your foot. To help guide you through our inventory we have assigned ratings for cushioning and PRONATION CONTROL based on a 1-10 scale (1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest to distinguish their different qualities).
CUSHION SCORE- Rates the softness and overall shock absorbency of the shoe. Neutral shoes are going to have the highest cushion rating of all of the categories.
PCR- This is an acronym for PRONATION CONTROL RATING. This rating is crucial to the proper fit of a running shoe. After foot analysis, customers are assigned a PCR corresponding to the level of overpronation observed.
SHOE CATEGORIES- Based on these ratings, we have assigned the shoes into three main categories. If you have any questions about where your feet fall on the shoe review, again, simply ask any of our trained associates and we’ll take you through a complete foot analysis!
NEUTRAL- Neutral shoes are designed for neutral pronators. They are built with a high arch and a considerable amount of cushioning to absorb the shock of the STANCE PHASE.
| NEUTRAL | CUSHION |
PCR |
WEIGHT* (oz.) |
RETAIL |
| Adidas Supernova Glide | 7 | 2 | 10.6 | $89.95 |
| Adidas AdiStar Ride | 8 | 2 | 11.8 | $125.95 |
| Asics Gel-Cumulus 10 | 7 | 3 | 11.0 | $95.95 |
| Asics Gel-Nimbus 10 | 9 | 2 | 11.4 | $119.95 |
| Avia Avi-Rhythm | 8 | 3 | 8.4 | $109.95 |
| Brooks Glycerin 7 | 9 | 2 | 11.9 | $125.95 |
| Mizuno Wave Rider 12 | 7 | 2 | 11.2 | $99.95 |
| New Balance 1063 | 8 | 3 | 12.1 | $119.95 |
| Nike Air Pegasus+ 25 | 7 | 3 | 11.8 | $85.95 |
| Nike Air Lunar Trainer+ | 10 | 2 | 8.9 | $99.95 |
| NIke Air Zoom Vomero+ 3 | 10 | 2 | 11.2 | $125.95 |
| Saucony Pro-Grid Ride 5 | 7 | 2 | 10.7 | $89.95 |
| Saucony Pro-Grid Triumph 6 | 9 | 2 | 11.5 | $125.95 |
SUPPORT- Support shoes are designed for mild to substantial overpronators. These shoes are designed for runners with a medium to low arch structure. Support shoes will have a pronation controlling mechanism, or “support” technology to correct overpronation.
| SUPPORT | CUSHION |
PCR |
WEIGHT* (oz.) |
RETAIL |
| Adidas Supernova Sequence | 7 | 5 | 12.1 | $95.95 |
| Adidas AdiStar Salvation | 9 | 6 | 12.4 | $139.95 |
| Asics Gel-1140 | 6 | 5 | 12.3 | $85.95 |
| Asics GT-2140 | 7 | 6 | 12.2 | $99.95 |
| Asics Gel-Kayano 15 | 8 | 6 | 12.9 | $139.95 |
| Avia Avi-Lite II | 7 | 4 | 9.6 | $99.95 |
| Avia Avi-Lite Guide | 8 | 7 | 12.0 | $109.95 |
| Brooks Axiom 3 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 | $99.95 |
| Brooks Adrenaline GTS 9 |
7 | 7 | 11.5 | $105.95 |
| Brooks Infiniti 2 | 8 | 6 | 12.7 | $125.95 |
| Mizuno Wave Inspire 5 | 6 | 5 | 11.1 | $99.95 |
| Mizuno Wave Alchemy 8 | 6 | 7 | 11.8 | $99.95 |
| Mizuno Wave Nirvana 5 | 8 | 7 | 13.0 | $139.95 |
| New Balance 903 | 6 | 4 | 9.9 | $109.95 |
| New Balance 769 | 7 | 5 | 11.7 | $99.95 |
| New Balance 859 | 7 | 7 | 13.5 | $109.95 |
| New Balance 1224 | 8 | 6 | 13.0 | $139.95 |
| Nike Zoom Elite+ 4 | 8 | 4 | 11.4 | $99.95 |
| Nike Zoom Structure Triax+ 12 |
7 | 6 | 12.3 | $99.95 |
| Nike Zoom Equalon+ 3 | 9 | 5 | 12.1 | $135.95 |
| Saucony Pro-Grid Guide 2 | 6 | 5 | 12.4 | $99.95 |
| Saucony Pro-Grid Omni 7 Moderate | 7 | 7 | 12.7 | $99.95 |
| Saucony Pro-Grid Hurricane 10 | 9 | 7 | 12.9 | $129.95 |
MOTION CONTROL- These are quite simply the most supportive type of running shoe. They combine the highest degree of PRONATION CONTROL along with a straighter last for additional stability. Motion Control shoes are designed for people with flatter feet who severely overpronate.
| MOTION CONTROL | CUSHION |
PCR |
WEIGHT* (oz.) |
RETAIL |
| Adidas Brevard | 5 | 8 | 10.7** | $89.95 |
| Asics Foundation 8 | 6 | 8 | 13.4 | $89.95 |
| Asics Gel-Evolution 4 | 7 | 8 | 12.5 | $109.95 |
| Brooks Addiction 8 | 6 | 8 | 12.7 | $99.95 |
| Brooks Beast/ Ariel | 8 | 9 | 14.0 | $129.95 |
| Mizuno Renegade 4 | 7 | 8 | 13.9 | $119.95 |
| New Balance 1011 | 7 | 9 | 13.5 | $119.95 |
| New Balance 1123 | 7 | 10 | 14.5 | $135.95 |
| Nike Zoom Nucleus MC+ | 8 | 8 | 12.5 | $115.95 |
| Saucony Pro-Grid Omni 7 Ultimate | 8 | 8 | 12.7 | $99.95 |
| Saucony Pro-Grid Stabil CS | 6 | 9 | 13.2 | $115.95 |
*Weights determined with a size 9.5 men's shoe. Each shoe was weighed at Forward Motion Sports, Inc. on the same scale.
**Adidas Brevard is a women's shoe only. Weight was based on a women's size 9.5
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