A Mile at a Time

Determining Your Arch Type—Wet Foot Test
Do the Wet Foot Test to help you determine your arch type. Just follow the steps below—it couldn’t be easier.


Wet the bottom of your foot
Step onto concrete, a paper towel or any surface that will show an imprint of your foot
Match imprint to one of the arch types below to determine your degree of pronation.

Note: Another way to determine arch type is to look at the outsoles of your old running shoes, although this method is less reliable than the Wet Foot Test. If the sole is worn equally on both sides, you most likely have a normal arch. If you have a flat arch, the sole will show excessive wear on the inside. A high arch usually produces a sole with noticeable wear on the outside.

Quick Tip: You cannot determine arch type by looking at the wear pattern on the heel alone, although this is a common misconception.


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