7 Best Running Shoes For Overpronation in 2024

High lab scores met reality in our feet embrace. Tailor-made for overpronators, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 reigns supreme in the stability arena with its untamed ride and unwavering confidence.

Each footfall of ours met a vast platform of plush foam that inspired safe and sound strides. With caliper in hand, we found that the midsole boldly excels the average width by 4.3 mm at the forefoot and 6.8 mm at the heel, ensuring a securely planted sensation from heel to toe. Besides, guided by a couple of rails surrounding the heel, this shoe firmly policies any excessive motion, earning a remarkable 4 out of 5 in our manual assessments for both torsional rigidity and heel stiffness. 

And yet, on top of this, the Adrenaline keeps it natural. Its loose build blocks any fighting back sensation from the shoe, allowing the enjoyable side of running to flourish. A 17.7N resistance, which we noted on our force gauge when doing the flexibility test, ranked the shoe as a delightful 41.8% more flexible than average, defying old-school conventions of the stability game.

We urge forefoot strikers to think twice before diving into the GTS 23, as its forefoot stack falls a considerable 2.8 mm short of the average cushioning.

Meeting the everyday needs of overpronators, Saucony Guide 17 hits the sweet spot of a daily trainer, providing comfort and guidance in a lightweight package. Our lab can attest it defies the traditional stability shoe by offering gentle support for any distance and footstrike.

Unlike most supportive shoes, Guide 17 disappears on foot as the miles go by. Our scales reveal a mere 9.7 oz (275g) vs. the 10.4 oz (296g) average stability shoe, delivering a fresh and burden-free ride, especially during the latter miles of long runs. The shoe feels nowhere near restrictive—as our bend test confirms its loose feel, emerging 24.5% more flexible than average.

We felt empowered to chase extra miles than planned with its generous stack that dampened landing impact. Our caliper reveals a height of 34.9/27.9 mm, which feels highly cushioned for any footstrike. A balanced midsole sits underfoot to enhance our surefootedness, as confirmed by our 22.3 HA durometer measurement. 

A network of stability mechanisms intertwines within the shoe, harmoniously guiding our feet along the correct path. The rocker pushes us forward, the midsole walls and sole flares keep us centered, while the extra wide 121.0/104.6 mm midsole secures our landings. 

While weightless, the Guide 17 lacks the spark of a speedy trainer. Overpronators seeking a swift workhorse to handle intense sessions can explore elsewhere.

Saucony Tempus is a trailblazer in the stability scene. It delivers speed, comfort, and support in a lightweight package. Its guidance doesn’t disrupt our natural way of running and it's built for fast paces at any distance. Our actual runs and lab tests confirm it’s the best speed trainer for overpronators.

The midsole is the main star, with a soft, responsive cushion that makes our runs more enjoyable. Its velvet foam dampens the landing impact on our feet, even when rolling inwards. The rocker structure makes for smoother and faster heel-to-toe transitions, increasing our pace to an energetic one. Measuring 4.3/4.4 mm wider than average in the forefoot and heel, it ensures stable landings while the heel remains sturdy enough to keep our feet from moving out of place. 

Another durable feature is the outsole, measuring 89.5 HC. The average is softer at 80.0 HC. This means it can withstand the extra beating from repeatedly landing in the inner area of the outsole.

Weighing 9.4 oz (266 g), it’s impressively lighter than the 10.5 oz (298.3g) average of stability shoes. 

While the Tempus experience is light on the feet, it’s heavy in the pocket. At $160, it’s more expensive than the average of stability shoes ($139)  and other speed trainers ($145).

Muting any tense friction with the ground, the 30th ASICS Kayano exhibits the best cushioning for overpronators. It’s perfect to glide through LSD runs without overtrying, boasting high-tech support and divine comfort.

Reaching eye-popping levels, this is a gigantic midsole in every conceivable direction. Max-cushioning attested by our caliper, which unveiled a lofty profile ranging from 39.7 mm at the heel to 27.7 mm at the forefoot. Hate to spoil it, but it’s like running on clouds! Such ethereal velvet demands a durometer test, and it emerged as 32.5% softer than average.

Such an infamous amount of downy cushioning could foreshadow stability concerns. But no, an endless platform lies underfoot in the name of a secure ride. In fact, endless almost feels like an understatement, with the midsole effortlessly exceeding the average width by 11.3 mm at the forefoot and a monumental 15.3 mm at the heel.

We warn caution about the aggressive drop, which centers the appeal to heel strikers. While the average overpronation shoe displays an 8.9 mm differential, the Kayano 30 goes far beyond and reaches the vertiginous 12.0 mm mark.

When it comes to the best long-distance shoe for overpronators, the Gaviota 5 is truly second to none. Its pillowy soft and protective cushioning had us soaring for miles on end, just like the seagulls the shoe is named after. 

Ground-feel? What’s that? Sitting on a substantial stack that measures 34.9 mm at the heel and 32.7 mm at the forefoot, the Gaviota 5’s midsole is higher than the average shoe by 1.5 mm and 8.2 mm, respectively. What’s more, our durometer reveals the midsole foam to be 46% softer than average with a positively plush reading of 12.9 HA. This combination means that we barely felt the repeated impact against the asphalt during our test runs, with a lofty ride that feels akin to bouncing on clouds. 

A high stack of plush foam seems counterintuitive for stability, but the sheer width of the midsole effectively offsets any tippiness we expected to feel in the shoe. Measuring a gargantuan 125.1 mm wide at the forefoot, the Gaviota 5 boasts a base 12 mm wider than the average road shoe. This means that forefoot striking runners will have plenty of platform to feel surefooted from landing to toe-off. 

Heel-striking runners will also enjoy steady landings in this shoe, with a midsole that’s a whopping 16 mm wider than average at the heel, according to our caliper. However, the Gaviota 5’s super-low 2.2 mm drop definitely makes it more geared towards forefoot strikers. 

Meeting the needs of overpronators, the Hoka Arahi 7 hits the sweet spot of providing comfort and support in a lightweight package. Our lab can attest that our #1 pick for a lightweight running shoe for overpronation offers stability for any distance and footstrike.

Unlike most supportive shoes, Arahi 7 disappears on foot as the miles go by. Upon checking our scales, it weighs a mere 9.4 oz (266g) vs. the 10.3 oz (293g) average stability shoe. This keeps our feet burden-free especially during the latter miles of long runs.

We felt empowered to chase extra miles than planned with its generous stack that dampened landing impact. Our caliper reveals a height of 34.2/27.9 mm, which feels highly cushioned for any footstrike. A relatively firm midsole sits underfoot to enhance our surefootedness, as confirmed by our durometer to be 13.7% denser than average. 

Further boosting stability is the stiff J-Frame that extends along the side of the midsole and wraps around the heel for support. Additionally, Arahi 7 keeps its base 7.2 mm wider than the average forefoot and heel to give us enough room to find our footing upon landing.

Ventilation-wise, the upper of the Arahi 7 leaves a lot to be desired. Our feet could hardly breathe during warm and sunny days, making us more susceptible to hotspots and blisters.

In our runs, we found that GT 1000 12 is tailor-made for overpronators — besting its counterparts by blending stability and comfort without breaking the bank. It’s built to last and for $100, it offers the best value compared to other stability shoes that average $139.

Our every stride is caught by the velvet Flytefoam, which our durometer measures 46.9% softer than average. Each landing feels steady and supported thanks to ASICS’ classic integrated GEL in the outer heel. Unlike most rigid stability shoes, this pair has a loose and unresisting build — highlighting comfort and versatility. Our flex test confirms the shoe stands 60.4% more flexible than average.

The outsole design strategically includes cutouts to enhance flexibility without sacrificing durability. In our lab, the rubber stands 4.8 mm thick — way more than the average — to preserve the shoe’s life. To maintain traction, its 74.8 HC rubber is softer, and therefore grippier, than average.

Adding comfort to our runs is the airy build of the shoe. It boasts a light 9.6 oz (271g), while most stability shoes weigh above 10.0 oz (283g). The upper feels premium for an affordable rate, scoring 5/5 on our breathability test.

While this shoe performs on most runs, speed enthusiasts might feel underwhelmed by the midsole’s lack of energy.