Are Your Running Shoes Right for You?

You must consider a number of aspects when choosing footwear.

The kind of your operating activities and exercises will be the major aspects in this choice.

The article that you are about to read will help you in determining the right athletic footwear for you kind.

We are going to discuss about you kind, the common structure of athletic footwear and finally help you deciding.

Foot Type

Commonly, there are three kinds of legs - great rounded, normal rounded and smooth footie.

If you want to figure out you kind, you can paint or wet you and then step on a piece of paper with enough space to allow you fitting you.

Then use the image on the right to figure out you kind by matching your footprint.

In common, great rounded legs have the least contact with the floor.

Being great rounded footie or smooth footie can expose you to certain accidents.

Fortunately, if you can choose the right athletic footwear for you, you will be able to avoid accidents.

The Anatomy of Your Running Shoe

   The Upper: this holds the sole of the footwear onto you. In common, the higher is the most attractive part of the footwear but you should not make your mind up based on this.

   The Midsole: this is the most important element of your athletic footwear. Support and balance features are located here. The midsole come in many different varieties to fit the kinds and shapes of you.

   The Insole: this is a padded surface where you can rest you on. In common, the sole is removable and if you suffer from orthotics, then you must remove it immediately. The sole should properly fit you shape. The sole is mainly for comfort and does not have a lot to do with cushioning or balance support.

   The Outsole: this is where your athletic footwear contacts the floor.

   High heel Counter: this part will hold your heel inside the footwear. The heel reverse should fit but not too tight. Squeeze the heel reverse using your hand to test its balance. A good heel reverse should be strong enough to reverse your pressure.

Types of Running Shoes

There are three kinds of athletic footwear and each of them is designed to cater the needs of you. Each design is aimed to put you at a lower risk of harm during training or race. Choose the best kind of footwear for you if you want to avoid injury.

   Stability: generally features semi-curved designs. This kind of footwear is best for normal rounded legs and mild pronators.

   Motion Control: generally comes with a straight design. Very suitable for low rounded legs or smooth legs.

   Cushioning: generally rounded. This kind is the best for great rounded legs.