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Definition of Neutral foot type

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Neutral foot type: The most common type of foot. A runner with a neutral type of foot lands on the heel and rolls forward during the gait cycle until the impact is distributed evenly across the forefoot.