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Good vid. I must admit it hadn't occurred to me that seeing a shoe supposedly "correcting" for overpronation only shows you what the shoe is doing, and not what the foot is doing inside the shoe. I really think gait analyses should be taken with a pinch of salt.
I've had my share of injuries but I've got no evidence to suggest any of them have been caused by the shoes I wear, or that they could have been avoided by wearing something else.* So I guess I'm in the camp of an experienced runner who should go with what I know. And I agree with the advice for the beginner runner as well. Try on a few pairs (preferably in a shop without any biased agenda) and go with whatever feels most comfortable. After that, if it ain't broke don't fix it. (At least until forced to when the manufacturer discontinues your favourite shoe. Grrr!)
*Although I do have a suspicion - shared by a podiatrist - that the ridiculously cushioned Adidas Ultra Boost caused me problems after just a couple of 5 mile runs, due to being so unstable. A bit like running over a mattress with pillows strapped to your feet.