Stability is an important feature in shoes for those of us runners who overpronate. That’s when your feet tend to roll inward when you walk or run. The fulcrum_ride from Finland-based Karhu addresses pronation in a new way.
An asymmetrical footbed allows for appropriate pronation during the gate cycle. The center of pressure moves along the natural path from heel to toe. Traditionally, running shoes tend to jar the foot’s natural path, creating braking forces and pressure shifts back and forth. The path of energy tends to move from the heel to the arch, then to the outside of the foot due to pronation.
Karhu’s newest fulcrum_ride, which will be available for spring for $130, is constructed with a premolded heel for a better fit and a blown rubber and carbon outsole for better performance. Stability in a running shoe is a requirement for many runners. A new technology addressing this issue is a refreshing thought for spring.