Your footprint is the simplest way to determine your arch type.
If you have flat feet, your footprint will show almost your entire foot touching the ground. Typically, flat feet roll excessively inwards (severe over-pronation) as the foot hits the ground. As a result you may experience poor shock attenuation, disrupted foot function and an increased risk of injury. To compensate for flat feet, your innersoles should feature maximum cushioning and maximum medial support.
If you have low arches, your footprint will show most of your arch touching the floor. Typically, feet with low arches roll inwards (over-pronate) to absorb the impact of the foot hitting the ground and allows the foot to adjust to different ground surfaces. Low arches may experience issues with timing of muscle activity and prolonged rotation of the leg to the foot causing injury. If you have a low arch, your innersoles should feature good cushioning and medial support.
If you have normal arches, your footprint will show about half your arch. Typically, feet with normal arches roll slightly inward (pronate) to absorb the impact of the foot hitting the ground and allows the foot to adjust to different ground surfaces. Normal arches will usually experience very few problems. For a normal arch, your innersoles should feature cushioning with minimal support.
If you have high arches, your footprint will show your heel, the ball of your foot, and a thin line on the outside of your foot. Typically, feet with high arches roll outwards (supinate), and the foot does not pronate enough to absorb impact when it hits the ground. As a result you may experience issues from too much shock travelling up your legs. For high arches, your innersoles should feature cushioning with minimal support.