How to Pick the Best Running Shoes
Posted: Saturday, July 08, 2006
by Maui Aguilar
People
have different approach of choosing what they think is best running shoes. But what are the things that should we really
consider when buying a pair of running shoes. Stereotypically, we have the
notion that the latest, hottest and most expensive foot gear is what we should
be wearing since it is, in fact, the coolest. But there are some things that we
need to consider before we grab ourselves the best pair that will not only fit
comfortably, but at the same time, benefit us in the long run (literally).
Foot type
As a
whole, people of all walks of life have different feet types. In other words,
its the different bone structures of the feet. This leads to the way we walk,
stride and run. The most common among the human population is flat footed
people. It is also called the pronated type of feet. It means that the medial
bones of the foot tend to go inward then downward and when walking, the foot
comes down on its margin. These foot type need extra support on the medial
arch. If you have this type of feet, motion-controlling running shoes best fit
you.
The second
most common feet type is the high arched type. People with this type of feet
walks from the outside going to the inside and they don’t have any problem with
their stride. If you belong to this group, cushioned running shoes is best for
your feet
The last
feet type is the normal type. It lands just outside of the heel and finishing
off slightly inward. This type is also known as the better runner. They have
more control with their stride. Unfortunately, only a very small number of
people have this feet type. Best fit of running shoes are those with cushion
and supports the medial arch.
Purpose
You have
to bear in mind the purpose of buying a pair of running shoes. For whatever
reason, a definite ground in buying a new pair is when the soles of your shoes
already have worn out. The duration of a pair of shoes for normal runners who
frequently use their running shoes everyday is six months, if it’s more than
six months, invest on a new one. An old pair of runner shoes doesn’t benefit
your feet and support your bodyweight properly any longer, so it’s advisable to
change them.
Price
A pair of
running shoes comes with numbers. And those numbers are in dollars. Try to
select a pair of shoes that fits you properly and comfortably without ruining
your budget. Look for shoes that has exactly what you need, both the cost and
the efficiency and ask yourself if it can last six months or so of running,
jogging, walking, day in and out, rainy or sunny season.
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