👟 Shoe Wear Pattern Analyzer
Analyze your shoe wear patterns to understand your gait, identify biomechanical issues, and get personalized recommendations for better foot health.
Understanding Your Shoe Wear Patterns
Your shoes tell a story about how you walk and run. By analyzing wear patterns on the sole of your shoes, we can identify your gait type, potential biomechanical issues, and provide recommendations for better footwear choices and foot health.
Shoe wear analysis is used by podiatrists, physical therapists, and running specialists to understand movement patterns and prevent injuries. This tool helps you perform the same analysis at home using your current shoes.
Analyze Your Shoe Wear
📋 How to Examine Your Shoes
Use shoes you've worn for at least 2-3 months
Look at the sole from the bottom
Note where the tread is most worn down
Compare left and right shoes for differences
🏃 Understanding Gait Types
↰ Overpronation
What it is: Foot rolls too far inward after heel strike
Common signs: Wear on inside edge, collapsed arches
Shoe needs: Motion control or stability shoes
Percentage of population: ~20%
↕️ Neutral Pronation
What it is: Ideal foot motion with balanced rolling
Common signs: Even wear patterns, efficient push-off
Shoe needs: Neutral running shoes
Percentage of population: ~60%
↱ Supination
What it is: Foot doesn't roll inward enough
Common signs: Wear on outside edge, high arches
Shoe needs: Neutral or cushioned shoes
Percentage of population: ~20%
🔄 When to Replace Your Shoes
👟 Running Shoes
- Every 300-500 miles (480-800 km)
- Visible compression in midsole
- Uneven wear patterns
- Loss of cushioning
🚶 Walking Shoes
- Every 300-400 miles walking
- Worn treads on sole
- Upper material breakdown
- Lost arch support
🏋️ Cross-Training Shoes
- When outsole shows significant wear
- Loss of lateral support
- Compressed heel area
- 6-8 months regular use