This is why not all marathon shoes are the same
The moment you make up your mind
to keep fit by running, then the shoe type must be considered. Different shoes
fit in for different sports. It is worthy of note that the first point of
attraction, when dressed either for walking and or running, is your shoes and
this also applies to your sports shoes. Many have suffered injuries
because of a lack of understanding and have seen running as being burdensome.
This article is written to unfold and clarify some untold truth aboutshoesto make the activity fun.
Classification
Shoes use for running is usually
classified as either stability shoes or neutral shoes.
Neutral running shoe
There are two classes of running
shoes and most runners say about 75 to 80% usually go for the neutral running
shoes. Its stack height is usually not too much and this provides its maximum
comfort. Example of this kind of shoes includes lightweight shoes, racing shoes, and the trailing
shoes among others.
Stability running shoes:
Stability running shoes are
designed with a technology to prevent ankle injury, a condition known as
overpronation. Its stack height is usually higher than that of the neutral and
it’s meant for maximum cushioning. If there happens to be any wear and tear of
this shoe toward the big toe region, the inner edge and or the ball of the
foot, these are clear evidence for an ankle injury.
Heel to toe effect in shoe
design
Running shoes are mostly
designed with the heel to toe consideration in mind. Some shoes are designed in
a way that the heel must touch the ground first and thus must have higher
cushioning materials at that region while others in uniform and some lesser at
the toe region for a faster stride.
Perfect fit tips
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Heel consideration: ensure that there is
no space or slipping at the heel. This will help in cases where you naturally
need landing with the heel to avoid slipping
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Consider leaving about a thumb room of allowance
in the shoe.
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