The objective of gait analysis is to determine the runner’s motion or style, then select a shoe/s that best suit it.

Neutral/normal foot strike and ankle movement when distance running is where the foot strikes on the outside, generally biased to the heel, rolls inward with the ankle rotating, maintaining a straight Achilles, then pushing off from the ball of the foot. This motion is called pronation and it’s a natural shock absorption mechanism but many people over or under pronate, where the foot rolls a greater or smaller amount. This might not be a problem until you run, where the extra stress load can cause biomechanical problems and injury.

We can determine your gait/style by analysing a slowed down recording of you running on a treadmill. We then test a selection of shoes to find a pair that best suit your pronation, flow, efficiency and style. You can then choose a pair that fit and feel most comfortable, and you like the look of.