Guide Rating - 
The Bottom Line
The Avia Atlas is a great shoe for overpronators. It provides maximum motion control, beating out most other motion control shoes for its level of stability.
Pros
- Extra Cushoining without Losing Support
- Maximum Motion Control
- ECS(pp) plates
Cons
- Few Running Stores Carry Them
- High Heel Profile
Description
- Designed for a severe to moderate over-pronator
- ECS-Ecto Cantilever System technology provide cushioning and energy return
- Anatomical Cradle and Dura-Ryd in forefoot and heel improves motion control
- Light weight synthetic and mesh upper with reflective features
- Antibacterial, removable, molded ortholite sockliner with strikes pads in heel and forefoot
- Dual-Durometer compression molded EVA midsole with forefoot flex grooves
Guide Review - Avia Atlas
The Avia Atlas has a more flexible forefront than most stability shoes, which should provide more comfort and a better run. But it does have a high heel profile which may be uncomfortable for some heel- and midfoot- strikers.
The ECS Cantilever system provides excellent cushioning and puts Avia's stability shoes on the same level as all of the well-known shoe producers. Unfortunately it is still hard to find this series in off-line running stores, making getting the right fit much harder.