Influence of running shoe type on distribution and magnitude of plantar pressures among those with pes planus or pes cavus feet

Static arch height extremes have been associated with increased risk for overuse injury ( Kaufman et al., 1999 Kaufman et al. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 1999; 27: 585-593 PubMed Google Scholar , Williams and McClay, 2001 Williams McClay Clinical Biomechanics. 2001; 16: 341-347 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (321) Google Scholar ). However, the influence of running shoe type on plantar pressure distributions or mean contact areas across either the planus or the cavus foot during gait remains unknown.