The Best Running Shoes for Supinator

• Supinators need more cushioing in their running shoes to avoid injury. blurry man running vertical image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com

  Supination is when a person primarily runs or walks with their weight placed on the outside of their feet. Supinators put more stress on the bones and joints in the legs, and need good cushioning in their shoes, allowing their feet to roll inward and absorb shock, in order to avoid running-related injuries. The best running shoes for supinators have cushioning throughout the shoe, excellent flexibility, and are lightweight.

Asics Gel-Nimbus 11

• The Asics Gel-Nimbus 11 is a highly supportive running shoe that works well for supinators. It has a highly durable rubber sole, a midsole made of Solyte, a very lightweight material that has good cushioning as well as flexibility, and an asymmetrical lacing design that provides a more stable upper foot fit. In short, the Asics Gel-Nimbus 11 provides runners with a lightweight support system, stable fit and strong flexibility.

Saucony Grid Cohesion NX

• The Saucony Grid Cohesion NX is one of the lighter running shoes available today, weighing only 9.9 ounces. They are good for supinators, because they are lightweight and offer more flexibility than many other shoes. The midsole is compression molded, providing strong cushioning, while the insole is removable, flexible and designed for distance running. The Saucony Grid Cohesion NX combines a light weight and good flexibility to help relieve stress-related injuries caused by supination.

Asics Gel Kinsei

• The Asics Gel Kinsei is a more unique running shoe, because it is designed to fit different types of runners with its adaptive running heel component. A good shoe for all runners, the Kinsei provides some upper foot support with its asymmetrical lacing design, and it is also a relatively flexible shoe, due to the lightweight Solyte midsole. Called the "Gear of the Year" by Outside.com, the Gel Kinsei has a unique "Propulsion Trusstic" system, which increases the stability of the shoe's construction during footstrike, reinforcing its long-term durability.