Sneaker Buying Tips For Runners And Walkers
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Properly fitting footwear is crucial to good foot health and the prevention of pain and injury. With so many different styles, sizes and designs it can be overwhelming to navigate shoe stores with hundreds of selections. Follow these tips and suggestions to find properly fitting footwear.
Running sneakers
Picking the right pair of shoes is especially important for runners who endure high impact events for miles at a time and will prevent common running injuries. Elite runners frequent specialty running stores who employ experts that can analyze a runner’s gait and make specific recommendations based on their form. Many stores assess a customer’s stride by videotaping them on a treadmill and analyzing their needs and physiology.
Your old shoes can help running professionals determine what type of shoe will work for you. A worn pair of sneakers will expose various running habits established over time. A shoe expert can make recommendations to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Buying sneakers locally is ideal because it allows you to try them on. Most brands and models are sized differently and trying them on is the best way to determine whether they fit or not.
Walking shoes
Walking shoes are similar to running sneakers, but have some important differences. Walking shoes have thinner soles, since walking does not share the high impact nature of running. They are also beveled at the heel since walkers land on their heel and roll forward. While runners are coached to avoid heel-striking (hard impact to the heel is a common source of joint pain), it’s quite normal for walkers. Many of the fitting ailments that plague runners affect walkers as well. Consult a professional for advice.
Sources
O’Connor, S. (2012, October). Are your sneakers ruining your feet. Retrieved from http://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/sneaker-mistakes-hurt-your-feet
Spilner, M. (2011, November). The great shoe debate. Retrieved from http://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/differences-between-walking-and-running-sneakers?page=3
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