6 Best Stability Running Shoes for Overpronation

By Paul Freary    

People will often be told they ‘overpronate’ and as a result require a specific running shoe to help with this.

You may have experienced a running-related injury or noticed your running shoes have developed a particular wear pattern.

Let’s look at some of the best shoes on the market right now to help with this specific running gait.

Running Shoes for Overpronation

How Many Runners are Actually Overpronators?

According to ASICS a leading running shoe manufacturer, about 50% - 60% of runners in the USA are mild overpronators while 20% - 30% are serious overproators.

So, can a shoe help with overpronation? Yes.

How Supportive Running Shoes Help With Overpronation

If the foot rolls in excessively, this is commonly referred to as ‘over-pronation’. This can lead to injuries, but shoes with added support can reduce this over-pronation (roll) and help reduce the risk of injuries as well as keep the foot in a more natural, neutral position.

With this in mind, let’s look at some of the best support shoes on the market right now from the leading brands.

Top Stability Running Shoes that Help with Overpronation

1. Brooks Glycerin GTS 22

The Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 is the brand’s premium support-type running shoe. It combined their DNA Tuned midsole with GuideRails for support.

This combination of cushioning and support makes it not only Brooks’ best all-around support shoes, but one of the very best on the market.

The GuideRails are extensions of the cushioning around the rear of the shoe, creating a cupped seat for the foot. Should the foot roll outward (supinate) or overpronate, the GuideRails will essentially hold the foot centrally in place and a neutral position.

The support works very well and manages to control pronation from a mild to moderate level.

Verdict: High level of control with a plush and durable underfoot feel that combines soft cushioning with responsive toe-off.

2. ASICS Gel Kayano 32

ASICS’ long-time range-topping support shoe has seen a makeover in the last couple of iterations, and while it still retains top-level cushioning in the form of FF BLAST PLUS foam, its support has become a little less obvious. 

The ride is super-smooth and the plushest ride ever, with a higher stack and lower drop than the previous version. The midsole geometry has been tweaked a little too, to provide a broader base and more heel flare to contribute to stability. 

The very obvious medial posting of previous generation models of the Kayano has now been replaced with the 4D Guidance System. This section of the midsole is now a more responsive foam rather than a denser unit, which aims to ‘spring’ the foot out of pronation rather than prevent if from going there. The result is a more subtle level of control, but it does a good job for mild pronators that value cushioning as much as control. 

Verdict: ASICS’ range-topping support-type shoe maintains its position but seems to be transitioning to a more ‘stable neutral’ model rather than a go-to model for support and control. Nevertheless, it’s a great combination of cushioning and control. 

3. Saucony Guide 18

Probably the best value support type running shoe on the market this year, the Guide 18 offers fantastically effective levels of control in a lightweight package that proves great for daily miles.

There’s no medial post or additional features to this shoe’s construction; it’s purely the design geometry of the midsole, which, as the name says, ‘Guides’ the foot into a neutral position. The result is a very natural feeling support shoe which many runners can pull on and go without even realising they are wearing such a shoe.

The midsole is shaped in such a manner from the heel through to toe-off, that it guides the foot naturally through the centre of the shoe, keeping it neutral and reducing over-pronation.

Verdict: A great value support shoe that is one of the most effective around for those requiring a mild to moderate level of control.

4. New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14

Evolving over recent years to what is now a near-max stack cushioned, support category shoe, the 860v14 offers a soft, smooth ride with a balanced level of support that controls pronation with ease.

The dual-density construction has a slightly firmer density of foam sliced across the width of the shoe, which is great on the medial side. This means as the foot pronates, it is met by a denser cushioning, the great it does so.

A full-length plastic Stability Plane (nylon plate) further contributes to the control and is sandwiched between the dual-density foams.

The overall effect is a soft cushioned shoe that once again offers a somewhat dynamic level of control for a wide range of runners.

Verdict: Soft cushioning meets dynamic control for a versatile shoe that provides a smooth and controlled ride for a wide range of runners requiring differing levels of support.

5. Mizuno Wave Inspire 21

The Mizuno Wave Inspire is one of the most established support category shoes on the market. The Wave plate technology offers a dynamic level of control for over-pronators, making this shoe a versatile option for runners requiring a range of control needs.

The Wave plate sits between the layers of Enerzy midsole foam: the brand’s responsive cushioning material. The nylon plate is thicker on the medial (inside) side of the shoe. As the shoe pronates inwards, the plate becomes strong and resists the pronation, helping the foot remain in a more neutral position.

Within the shoe, the structure of the midsole is a little more sculpted than most under the arch of the foot, and many runners who suffer from Plantar Fasciitis tell me they find the Wave Inspire provides a great, supportive and comfortable fit.

Verdict: A great everyday trainer that combines mid-level cushioning with dynamic support for a wide range of runners. The structure of the arch makes it a favourite among those suffering from Plantar Fasciitis.

6. HOKA Arahi 8

Revised for 2025, the Arahi 8 ups the stakes in its provision of support, now favouring the brand’s H-shaped support to provide a great level of stability.

The dual-density CM-EVA midsole foam features a deep, 39mm stack and, of course, keeps with the brand’s well-known rocker design. Add to this the H-shaped support, and it creates a shoe with a firmer framework along both the lateral and medial sides of the shoe, which seats the foot within the centre of the cushioning. This helps keep the foot in a more neutral position and works very well.

The combination of lightweight cushioning and the control feel of the shoe makes it a very effective control shoe and one which is proving to be very popular with overpronators. Support shoes can tend to be a little heavier, but the Arahi bucks that trend and excels in a lightweight package.

What the ride lacks in responsive toe-off spring, it makes up for in control and durability and for HOKA fans, the Arahi provides a great solution to overpronation.

Verdict: A good value model that provides excellent control in a lightweight package.