Running is one of the sports that generally puts stress on the feet and other parts of the lower body. Before engaging in this sport, you must know and understand your pronation and foot type. Having such knowledge could help you avoid simple or severe running injuries. This knowledge could also help you in the process of choosing the right running shoes for you. For a better experience, you should visit a shoe specialty store during your first purchase. Featured in this article are some guidelines on how to properly purchase a running shoe.
It is not a common knowledge to us that when we run, our feet expand. With this fact, it is best to look for your running shoe during the late afternoon because it is when the feet are at their biggest. It would be helpful to carry along your old shoe so that the salesman could have a better look on your pronation type, pronation degree, and shoe size. And in addition to a good shoe, you should also purchase socks. Shop for those thick and quality socks that would give you additional comfort.
It is a common mistake for buyers to first consider fashion and cheapness. You should not do this. Be smart enough to first consider your shoes’ quality, comfort, and durability, not fashion or the price. Keep in mind that your feet don’t have the exact same size, so choose the size that best fits your bigger foot.
It is also good to share your running experiences to the salesman such as the length of your running experience, weakly mileage, weight, running routine and route, or your foot problems. A runner must ensure that his shoes fit him well. It should never be tight or loose. Your heel should perfectly fit the back of the shoe so that your foot would not slide up or down during your running.
Source by Jeff M Ray
