
If you decided to start running or started doing so
many years ago the necessity of good shoes remains undeniable. For novices in
this sport the information from this article will be of the utmost use, while
for those who run regularly it might be surprising, because when it comes to
buying new shoes, it is usually pretty hard to find full replacement for the
old pair of beloved but old shoes. So below we prepared five main things to pay
attention to when getting yourself new running shoes.
1. Heel
You
need to fix the heel but not get too tight. When trying a pair of shoes try to
lace them up and make sure that you are able to slide the feet out. If you feel
any irritation even in the store, experts advise to move on to the next pair.
2. Instep
Instep
is usually the greatest problem for women, this is why we can with 100%
guarantee say that for such special cases Rockport and
Ecco are best shoes for running activities. When trying a new pair you should feel no pressure and tightness in the upper part of the foot;
it you feel some discomfort, try a bigger size. Pay attention to the feeling
your feet get under the laces after you do them; if there is some kind of minor
discomfort, try a different technique
for lacing. If it does not go away, it is advised to look after.
3. Width
This
is one more common issue, especially for women according to Rockport shoe experts. When trying on new shoes your feet should be able to
move from side to side in the shoe's forefoot. You also need to be able to
pinch a quarter inch of the upper material along the widest part of your feet.
In case the shoe is too narrow for you, you are likely to feel that the little
toe is sitting on the edge of the shoe last.
4. Length
Remember
one very important thing, when you are running, your feet swell and so
lengthen. It means that when buying a new pair of shoes you should always be
sure that there is a thumb's width of space between the end of the shoe and
your toe. When you are trying shoes a shop assistant can actually measure this
dimension while you stand with your shoes laced up.
5. Flex
And
the last thing that Ecco experts advise to remember about is to check the
shoes’ flex point before you actually put them on. It is easy to do when
pressing the tip of the shoe into the floor while holding the heel. You should
see that the shoe blends freely and creases along the same line that your foot
flexes. The wrong flex usually leads to huge discomforts and arch pains later
on.
About the Author: Lyle Bush operates as a
content developer for a number of online publications, who writes about a mix
of sport themes exemplified by the great applied use of Ecco and Rockport shoes
for men and women for running
training. A tireless nomad of online space and an influencer in all things
related to the sport wear.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the author's own, and do not necessarily reflect those of EconMatters.
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