- The first one is of the “flat feet type”, which overpronates: they roll inward.
- The second one defines the “neutral arch”.
- And the third one shows the “high arch feet”, which under-pronates: they roll outward.
You might be wondering what pronation is, right? No worries, we will cover that in a minute!
A bit about the High Arch
Long story short, when the arch of your foot is rising higher from the floor when you’re standing than it’s more likely that you have a High Arch type of foot.
This type could be inherited; or a person may develop it due to injuries, neurological conditions, and some other medical conditions that contract and tighten the flexion muscles.
Moreover, if a high arch is not supported well, it can cause discomfort and much pain. To end the pain, a person is always encouraged to wear footwear that supports the high arch.
Interestingly, to always be with the trend, there are dress shoes for high arches as well.
What is Pronation?
Depending on your arches, they can affect the way you walk. With a high arch, you may experience under-pronation, which means your ankles will roll outward.
And with a low arch or flat feet, you will experience overpronation, which means your ankles will roll inward. When the shape of your arch affects your walking, it’s also known as “stride” or “gait”.
If you’re experiencing any of these then you should get footwear that is solely made to correct the posture.
Also, if you keep on ignoring, it can result in severe aches and pain. And worse can happen as well. Needless to say, considering it as nothing will only give you a tough life as the uneven movements put a lot of pressure on your shins, knees, pelvis, and thighs.
Furthermore, it can endanger your life by pushing your hips and knees out of alignment.