How To Pick The Right Running Shoes
Welcome to our guide on how to pick the right running shoes!
If you’re looking for guidance on how to choose your next, or even your first pair of running shoes, then you’ve come to the right place.
Knowing how to pick the right running shoes can be a confusing battle. There’s a minefield of advice, tech, terminology, marketing, and hype surrounding running shoes which is enough to confuse even the most seasoned runners.
In this article, we’ll be giving you some simple tips on how to navigate your way through this minefield. More specifically, we’ll be looking at:
- how to identify and define your running shoe needs
- how to find the best place to get shoe advice
- what to look for when you try on the running shoes
- explaining gait analysis.
Let’s get into it!
How To Pick The Right Running Shoes?
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Sounds simple, and in many ways, it is. However, there are some key features to look out for and pitfalls to avoid before you commit to buying a pair of running shoes.
There is a myriad of running shoes out there, which can be pretty overwhelming when you first try to pick a shoe. With so many options, the paradox of choice can set in quickly.
So just remember, choosing running shoes is not an exact science
This is the most important point– there’s no ‘perfect’ shoe out there that fits everybody’s feet and suits everyone’s running style.
There’s no exact formula to follow that’ll lead you to your perfect shoe.
It’s trial and error, and as your body and running develop, your shoe requirements will change.
What To Wear When Running
Oh, and then after running around 500 miles (~800KM), it’s time to replace your shoes and start the searching process all over again.
