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| Help Me Buy the Right Athletic Shoe? Do not choose your shoe just based on name brand or looks.... Read more Important Points  There are many things to look at when buying new athletic shoes including type of foot, past injuries, and activity. Running shoes last 4-6 months or 350-550 miles. A physical therapist or specialized shoe store can assist in making sure you have the right shoe. |
| Help Me Buy the Right Athletic Shoe? Buying shoes does not mean going to the mall and picking out the newest style anymore. The right shoe can cause pain or help to eliminate pain. Take the time to find the right shoe for your foot. Go to a specialized athletic shoe store with knowledgeable sales associates. Fleet Feet has very knowledgeable employees and will analyze your gait and running style on a treadmill. Go in the evening when your feet will be a little bigger or expand. Some individuals can increase shoe size by 1/2 at end of day. Wear the same socks you will wear when running and bring your orthotics if you wear them. Have your feet measured each time you buy new shoes. If one foot is larger than the other, buy the larger size. Choose shoes for their fit, not by the size you've worn in the past. It's important to have both the length and width of your feet measured every time you shop for shoes, since foot size often changes with age. There should be a thumbnail's width (about 1/2 inch) between the longest toe and the end of the shoe on your longer foot. Be sure to have the salesperson check the fit of both shoes for you when you are standing up. If you bend over to check it yourself, you will change the position of your foot in the shoe. The widest part of your foot should be in the widest part of the shoe. The sides of your foot should not extend over the sole of the shoe, and your foot shouldn't move from side to side inside the shoe. (1) After you've found a pair that you think fits well, walk or run a little in the store--some stores even have a treadmill for that purpose. The shoes should feel comfortably snug--not tight or too loose--and you should not feel the stitching or seams on the inside of the shoes. Note also whether your toes slide forward. (1) Consider your foot type. High-arched feet tend to require greater shock absorption and are more prone to ankle sprains than those with average feet. People with low-arched feet require less cushioning but greater support and heel control. (2) The widest part of the shoe should be at the widest part of your foot. Make sure you carefully lace your shoe before running. Too tight a shoe may make parts of the top of your foot sore or squeeze your metatarsals too tightly. Too lose a shoe may make your foot move excessively and be less stable, resulting in more than normal pronation. (4) Do not just buy one shoe for all activities. Walking shoes are stiffer; running shoes are more flexible, with extra cushioning to handle greater impact. If you do both activities, get a pair for each one.(4) It is better to walk in running shoes than run in walking shoes. Some common sense is needed as you would want lighter shoes for speed and heavier shoes for adventure activities. For specific sports, look into the position you might play, the frequency of use and any historical medical issues you might have. (3)
If
participating in stop-and-start sports, make sure to purchase a
shoe with lateral stability. These types of shoes will also be reinforced in
high-wear areas like the toe due to abrupt stops while running forward. (3) While
some have suggested sports specific shoes if you particpate in a sport more than 3 hours per
week, a better suggestion is to always make sure that you use a sport secpific
shoe. It would not be a good idea to play soccer in tennis shoes or to jog in
football cleats? Get a sports specific shoe for each sport you participate in. (4) Check the shoe for defects. Examine the exterior of the shoe for tears, inproper stitching and other blemishes and defects. Place the shoes on a level counter and make sure the shoes line up evenly, stable, that the heel is straight, and there are no obvious defects. (4) Related Articles Are Heelys Safe for Your Son or Daughter? Help Me Buy My Children's Tennis Shoes When to Buy New Running or Other Athletic Shoes Help Me Buy the Right Athletic Shoes |
| References 1. How to Buy Athletic Shoes. Lloyd Nesbitt, DPM. THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 27 - NO. 12 - NOVEMBER 1999 2. How to Buy the Right Pair of Athletic Shoes Stephanie Oakes is a fitness correspondent for Discovery Health Channel, a contributing editor for USA Weekend Magazine and the LA Times, and appears on NBC's 'Today in New York'3. How to Buy Athletic Shoes http://www.ehow.com/how_111731_buy-athletic-shoes.html By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor4. Athletic Shoes: A Quick Look. Steven M. Pribut DPM. |
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