If you have a high foot arch then there are several things you can do about it. Firstly, you can make sure that you go and see a podiatrist and get your biomechanics checked, as this could have a major effect on your running in the present and future. If you don’t get your biomechanics checked, then you may run yourself into an injury in the future. There are also things you can do yourself to help with the problem.
Before you even start addressing the problem of a high foot arch, you need to check whether you actually have the problem. To do this, you need the wet test. Start by dipping your feet in some cold water and then standing on a surface where it will show up. If you’ve done it right, you should see an imprint of your foot on the floor. If you have a very narrow band of water connecting the front of the foot and back then you probably have a high arch problem, and your feet may supinate when you run.
The best way to fix this problem – and it needs to be addressed – is to use a good pair of cushioning mens running shoes. You want to buy a pair that have a lot of flexibility, as this will allow the feet to rotate inwards to a greater extent which is important. The issue with a highly arched foot is that because it doesn’t pronate there is not much shock absorption. This means that a lot of the force transmitted up the leg has to be absorbed by the ankle, knees and hips. Obviously, this is a recipe for an injury over time, especially if you spend a lot of time running on hard surfaces such as roads or very dry mud.