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How to choose the right running shoes?

One can consider that each runner has a unique style. Thus, the ideal shoe for an athlete would not be the best for another. The following are some tips and guidance in choosing shoes.

The categories of running shoes

First you must understand that running shoes are generally grouped into five categories: stability (Stability), motion control (motion control), damping (cushion), perfomenace (performance or lightweight) and track (trail). This criterion is used by Runner's World and followed by much of the industry. Adidas sneakers, for example, comes with the category written on the insole (cushion, performance, etc.). There are still racing shoes (racing) should only be used when competing.

Below the description categories:

. Motion control (motion-control):

They are the most rigid and oriented to control excessive pronation (see below in 'biomechanical differences between runners and racing styles'). They are generally heavier but very durable, and have flat soles to provide increased stability and support. You should prefer this type of shoes if you have a very marked degree of pronation or if you use special insoles that require a soldier firm and space in the heel for a good fit. Runners with flat feet often do best with this type of tennis.

. Stability (Stability):

This category generally have a semi-curved soles and offers a good combination of cushioning, support and durability. You should prefer this type of shoes if: is a corridor with an average weight that does not have severe problems of control of foot motion (over pronation) and wants a shoe with some support and good durability.

. Damping (cushion):

This category usually has the sole softer, more damping and less support. Usually soles are built with curved or semi curved to encourage foot motion. You should prefer this type of shoes if a runner does not need extra support or has an excessive degree of pronation. Runners with high-arched foot usually get away with this kind of tennis.

. Performance (performance or lightweight):

Built-soled semi-curved or curved, this type of shoe is lightweight and generally used for racing or training at a rapid pace. Some are fairly stable, others not. You must have a shoe of this type is: for a fast runner and efficient, or want a second pair of shoes for fast-paced workouts, or want to use evidence in a shoe with more cushioning and support than those of competition (racing).

. Trail (trail):

They are designed for use on trails and rough terrain or muddy. They have more traction, are stable and durable. In this category you will find shoes made exclusively for tracks like the Adidas Equipment Roost, and others who may also be used on asphalt as the Asics Gel Trabuco and New Balance 801. You do not need this type of shoe for running on dirt road flat, no holes or mud.

What factors to consider in the choice of running shoes?

Basically runners should take into account the following factors:

. Part of the foot you step:

The first step corridors or the heel (rearfoot striker), or with the front of the foot (forefoot striker), or in the middle of the foot (midfoot striker). For each style of racing there is a higher pressure in a certain area of ​​the shoe that will require more damping.

Common sense, those who tread on the heel area as this would have the greatest impact. However, the biomechanical tests done by Peter Cavangh, Pennsylvania State University showed that the issue is more complex. To everyone's surprise, it was found that the force applied on the front foot, take him to the ground, far surpassed the impact by stepping on the heel.

So you stepping on the heel or ball of your foot, look for a shoe with good cushioning system in heel to toe.

Also pay attention to the fact that much cushioning undermines the ability of the shoe to stabilize the alignment and movement of the joints of the feet and legs. Jack Tauton, co-director of the University of British Columbia's Mark Allan Gavin Sports Medicine Center, attributes the increase in cases of inflammation of the Achilles tendon (heel) in the late '80s, the popularity of the soft heel shoe.

. Degree of pronation:

Pronation is when a runner steps on the outside of the foot, and then rolls into the absorbing impact. This feature is strongly determined by the type of foot as you can see the item below.

. Type of arch:

To check what type of foot you have, do a simple test by wetting the feet and then getting on a role where you will leave your footprint. Compare the types below to see what your footprint with more looks:

Normal

Normal foot:

It has a normal arch and leaves a footprint that shows the heel and the forefoot connected by a wide band. A normal foot has a mild pronation to absorb the impact.

Shoe recommended: moderate stability as those with the means of two-density outsole with semi-curved sole.

Categories shoes recommended: stability or cushioning

Boring

Flat feet:

It has a low arch and leaves most of the brand's standing in the footprint. They tend to have an excessive degree of pronation can lead to various injuries.

Shoe recommended: stability or motion control to reduce the degree of pronation. Sole plan or semi-curved.

Categories shoes recommended: Motion control or stability

High arch

Foot with high arch:

Leave a footprint with a close connection between the heel and the forefoot. Generally do not have a sufficient degree of pronation effective shock absorption.

Shoe recommended: damping with good flexibility and curved sole to promote movement of the foot.

Category shoes recommended: Smoothing

. Shape of the foot:

The formats of the foot vary not only in length but in width and shape. Likewise, there are several tennis formats (wider on the side, broad at the front, etc.). As the runner will spend several hours a week using running shoes, this has to be comfortable and enjoyable to use. The best way to check this is to test the shoes when buying and giving a slight walking trot.

. Weight of the corridor:

Tennis heavy runners tend to last less. Thus, these corridors should seek the shoes more durable category suitable for your running style (control-of-motion, stability, cushioning, etc.). If you're a great runner, choose running shoes with polyurethane soles (heavier, but tough) instead of EVA.

. Athletic Level:

The pace flowing and your level of conditioning also affect the selection of tennis. The slower, the greater the support base. The faster, the smaller the base.

It is also important that runners have a beginners shoe with great cushioning to help them adjust to the new sport. This type of corridor also tends to have a lower frequency of past, which generates greater impact with every step. Therefore, beginners should spend a little more and buy a top quality tennis.

. Problems with injuries:

The use of a wrong type of shoes can contribute to the appearance of lesions.

According to Dr. Stephen Pribut, a shoe with a sole with little flexibility can contribute to the development of inflammation in the Achilles tendon (heel). Another factor that will contribute to the onset of this injury is tennis with great cushioning in the heel (see explanation above in 'Part of the foot you step').

On the other hand, points out that Dr. Stephen Pribut very flexible-soled shoes can contribute to plantar fasciitis. This injury is an inflammation of tissue in the sole of the foot called the plantar fascia. In addition, very flexible shoes may exacerbate the degree of pronation and contribute to other injuries.

So if you have Achilles tendon problems, make sure the sole of the shoe is not too rigid or if there is too much cushioning in the heel (make sure your heel is not too loud and soft). On the other hand, if you have problems with plantar fasciitis look for a shoe with good support for the arch of the foot (category stability or control-of-motion if you have a higher level of pronation). You can also consider the use of special insoles that support the arch of the foot).

. Location and type of training or competition:

Local training also influences the choice of tennis. If you train on a dirt road uneven and muddy shoes should prefer the category 'trail'. If it runs on very hard floors such as concrete, look for shoes with more cushioning.

The type of training is also another factor to consider. Fast runners may want a performance shoe category (or lightweight) for training at a rapid pace. You can also use this type of shoe for competitions because they are lighter.

There are those designed specifically for tennis competitions. Some are extremely soft and made for racing up to 10 km Others have a greater degree of cushioning and can be used in marathons. However, if you're going to do a marathon over 3 hours, you should consider a shoe with more cushioning in place of competition.

As important as choosing the right shoes is knowing when you retire

A common cause of injury is spent running with shoes that should have been retired. Some signs, such as wear of the sole, are clear. However, even a seemingly new shoes may have already lost much of the damping capacity.

There are tennis with greater or less durability, but in general it is recommended to switch between 560-880 miles of use. If you are returning from a stress fracture, must retire from the shoe heavy runners 560-640 km also may need to replace the tennis earlier.