Whether you are a recreational runner, or a serious pavement pounder, selecting the right pair of running shoes is critical to your comfort and longevity in the sport. This article will show you a simple way to make sure your next pair of running shoes will be fit right and feel great from day one.
Step 1
Locate a good, reputable running store in your community. Sure you can find a large retailer who also sells running shoes, but you will not be getting the quality attention and knowledge of a shoe professional. The few extra dollars you pay at a good running store will be well worth if for the professional attention. A simple Google search should help you locate a specialty running store near you.
Step 2
Take a look at your current running shoes, specifically the soles. Where are you seeing the most wear? This is important to note so that you know where your foot falls when it hits the ground.
Step 3
Line up your shoes on a flat surface side by side. Which way are they tilting? If they tilt inward
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Step 4
Take a look at the tops of your shoes. Do you notice any wear marks on the top? If there are wear marks where your big or little toes are, or if you have noticed discomfort in the toe box, you should look for a larger sized shoe or a wider shoe with in your next purchase.
Step 5
How much do you run in a given week? The higher the mileage the more you should expect in a shoe, and the more comfort/stability you will need. If you are a recreational runner, a more basic model will probably suffice.
Step 6
Time to head to the running store. Tell them what you've found out about your old shoes, and be sure to bring your old pair with you. The store employee should look at your old shoes, and then guide you through the purchase of the best shoe for you.
Step 7
Try out the shoes. Any good running store will allow you to try out the shoes, and run a few strides in them up and down the street. Try on numerous pairs even if the first pair feels "perfect", and run for at least 5-10 minutes in each assessing what you like and do not like about each one.
Step 8
Buy the best of the bunch that you tried on. This is not necessarily the most expensive pair, but the one that fit your feet the best.
That is it, 8 simple steps to selecting your next pair of running shoes. Time to hit the road!
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