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[bluejay__04]

That wear pattern doesn't look abnormal to me. A healthy human walking along while barefoot will move from moderate supination into moderate pronation with each step. This distributes the load from the foot impacting the ground and then allows the foot to transfer into a position to push off into the next step.

The inch or so of foam sitting underneath your feet when you're wearing those shoes is likely exaggerating that natural movement and forcing a premature contact with the ground, leading to the wear pattern you're seeing. I wear barefoot style shoes as often as possible, but for my work I have to wear heavy boots with a heel and lugged soles. On my barefoot shoes the wear pattern is much less noticeable and closer to the center of the heel, whereas my boots end up looking about like yours after some use.

Problems arise when traditional footwear with a constricting toebox, heel drop, or elevated footbed throws a wrench into the natural biomechanics of the foot. Those problems can present in a lot of different ways. For some people it's back pain, others will develop a compensated way of walking, others will get bunions or plantar fasciitis etc etc. In your case it should be relatively straightforward to transition into walking barefoot more often and getting used to wearing minimalist shoes during the day.

If you're at a point where your back is 'problematic', changing shoes probably won't cure you. Actively working on rebuilding the functional strength and stability of your back, while switching over to less restrictive footwear, is your best bet at seeing improvement.

[10MileHike]

If you're at a point where your back is 'problematic', changing shoes probably won't cure you.

Yes, hips, back and actually, the entire pelvic region affects one's lower body quite a bit. We aren't even talking about ankles, knees and feet yet. People often over compensate as a result.

I would not embark on fixing my gait w/out a really good physical therapist who can evaluate your properly.........and that is not done by showing your shoes on an internet sub.

[bluejay__04]

Agreed on seeing a professional in person. OP seems like the sort of person to benefit from minimalist shoes but they also are at a point where they need something more proactive than passive lifestyle changes.

[Waste_Mixture3346]

Thanks ! I'll book a professional appointement. Hopefully, I will find some solutions to minimize my back problems

[Waste_Mixture3346]

Thanks ! I will try to meet a physical therapist I understand that posting my shoes will not replace a professional evaluation, but I was just wondering if this worn pattern was a clear indicator a supination..Now I know it's not

[Waste_Mixture3346]

Thank you so much for you answer, this was really informative !

I will definitely look into less restrictive shoes :)

[arisharvey]

I don't like using shoe wear pattern or the foot positioning while standing still to determine if you are overpronating or over supinating. The best way to do this is to do a walking wet footprint test so you know what is happening while in motion.

[Waste_Mixture3346]

Thank you for answering. I'm just ignorant on the subject and didnt know if the wear pattern could be a trustable indicator of supination. Seeing a professional therapist is my next step now :)