You need to know what type of foot you have in order to choose a shoe that correctly supports your particular foot type. When you look at this imprint, you should find that you have one of the three most common foot types normal, flat, or high arched. Normal feet have a normal-sized arch and leave an imprint that has a flare but shows the forefoot and heel connected by a wide band. Runners with a normal foot and normal weight are usually considered biomechanically efficient and don't require motion-control shoes. If you have this type of foot, you have a broad range of shoes to choose from.
Flat feet have a low arch and when taking the wet test, leave a nearly complete imprint.
This imprint usually indicates that the foot strikes on the outside of the heel and rolls inward excessively. This is called overpronation and can cause many different kinds of injuries. If you have flat feet, you will likely need motion-control shoes, or stability shoes with firm midsoles and control features that reduce the degree of pronation. Stay away from highly cushioned, curved-lasted shoes that lack stability and control. High-arched feet leave an imprint showing a very narrow band connecting the forefoot and heel.