Which road racing flats have the best arch support for overpronators?
This page compares 2 road racing flats with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Brooks Hyperion GTS 2, ASICS Magic Speed 4. Prices range from £78 to £2,649. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Brooks Hyperion GTS 2
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£77.52 ≈ | 206 g | 33.0 mm | 3.3 mm | 8 mm | RoadTack rubber with recycled silica | Mesh | — |
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The Brooks Hyperion GTS 2 is a lightweight road shoe with DNA FLASH v2 cushioning, an 8 mm drop, and GuideRails support for a stable, responsive ride. It suits runners who want a fast shoe for short and medium road distances, including runners with a pronating stride. ★ Ideal forIt suits overpronators seeking a road racing flat with arch support because its GuideRails system provides moderate support and helps limit excess leg rotation, while its 206 g weight and 8 mm drop support a quick, efficient stride. |
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ASICS Magic Speed 4
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£2648.98 ≈ | 231 g | 42.5 mm heel, 35.5 mm forefoot | 2.4 mm | 7 mm | ASICSGRIP rubber | Engineered mesh | — |
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The ASICS Magic Speed 4 is a carbon-plated road shoe with FF BLAST PLUS and FF BLAST TURBO cushioning, a high stack, and a grippy ASICSGRIP rubber outsole. It suits runners wanting a responsive shoe for tempo sessions, fast training, and racing, though its neutral design is not built specifically for stability. ★ Ideal forIt is not an ideal choice for overpronators seeking maximum arch support because it has a neutral platform, although its relatively firm carbon-plated ride and 42.5 mm heel stack can provide a stable-feeling base for some runners.
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