A runner really only needs one important piece of "equipment" when it comes to running gear and that is good running shoes. The importance of good runners that are specific to the individual's foot style cannot be emphasized enough. If you do not get good sneakers, you could end up with blisters, losing toenails or worse. Not to mention the amount of discomfort that you will experience during your run.
Below I am listing 9 tips that will help you choose and purchase a great pair of running shoes.
1. Buying a shoe that is a half an inch longer in front is important. This makes sure that your toes are not cramped when you are running. Wriggling your toes is an easy way to check if they are they are the right fit. You are looking for a pair that your toes have space to move around easily.
2. Those of you that can afford it should make sure that you get two pairs of runners. This will allow you to alternate them and will not only increase the life that you get out of the shoe, but it will allow them to air out longer which is very important if you are a long distance runner.
3. You will find how good your shoes are only when you run long distances wearing them. Just going for short runs is not enough; go for at least one long run to find out how they are.
4. If you have an event that you will be running in you should make sure that you get your new running shoes in enough time to wear them in and get used to them during the training runs. This will allow you to go for a couple of runs while you wear them to find out just how comfortable they are. It is important never to wear brand new shoes on the day of the event.
5. One thing that you may notice is that shoes will feel comfortable during the time that you are walking in them but then they start to get uncomfortable as you run in them. You need to go to a sports specific store so that you can buy your shoes. Often, they will have treadmills for customers to try out their running shoes inside. Watch out for any looseness behind your heel and check to see whether the balls of your feet are gripped firmly while your toes are still left free. You should remember that once you buy them it is very difficult to return them if you have worn them outside.
6. It doesn't matter how hard you try to break in the shoes, if they are a badly fitting shoe that's what they are going to remain. You need to make sure that you get ones that will fit well and you should take your time picking out the right shoe. Paying a little more money and getting a shoe that fits good is worth it.
7. Each shoe that you look at will have different capabilities. Some shoes will be made to wear on the track only and others are to be worn on the road type surfaces. If you do trail running there are yet more shoes to choose from. Don't always go for the cheapest shoe, but look for ones that are well made and will stand the test of time.
8. Make sure that you replace your shoes when they wear out. Everything has a life including your shoes. This life span differs depending on how the runner was constructed, but, on average, running shoes will last 500 miles. Plus, if you are a mid foot runner, it is possible that your shoes will last longer than others.
9. Purchasing your shoes later in the afternoon is a good idea since your feet expand during the day and are bigger in the evenings than in the mornings. When you do this you will make sure that you won't end up with tight fitting shoes. Also be sure that you wear the same kind of socks that you are going to wear when you are running. Just bring a pair of running socks when you go shopping.
Below I am listing 9 tips that will help you choose and purchase a great pair of running shoes.
1. Buying a shoe that is a half an inch longer in front is important. This makes sure that your toes are not cramped when you are running. Wriggling your toes is an easy way to check if they are they are the right fit. You are looking for a pair that your toes have space to move around easily.
2. Those of you that can afford it should make sure that you get two pairs of runners. This will allow you to alternate them and will not only increase the life that you get out of the shoe, but it will allow them to air out longer which is very important if you are a long distance runner.
3. You will find how good your shoes are only when you run long distances wearing them. Just going for short runs is not enough; go for at least one long run to find out how they are.
4. If you have an event that you will be running in you should make sure that you get your new running shoes in enough time to wear them in and get used to them during the training runs. This will allow you to go for a couple of runs while you wear them to find out just how comfortable they are. It is important never to wear brand new shoes on the day of the event.
5. One thing that you may notice is that shoes will feel comfortable during the time that you are walking in them but then they start to get uncomfortable as you run in them. You need to go to a sports specific store so that you can buy your shoes. Often, they will have treadmills for customers to try out their running shoes inside. Watch out for any looseness behind your heel and check to see whether the balls of your feet are gripped firmly while your toes are still left free. You should remember that once you buy them it is very difficult to return them if you have worn them outside.
6. It doesn't matter how hard you try to break in the shoes, if they are a badly fitting shoe that's what they are going to remain. You need to make sure that you get ones that will fit well and you should take your time picking out the right shoe. Paying a little more money and getting a shoe that fits good is worth it.
7. Each shoe that you look at will have different capabilities. Some shoes will be made to wear on the track only and others are to be worn on the road type surfaces. If you do trail running there are yet more shoes to choose from. Don't always go for the cheapest shoe, but look for ones that are well made and will stand the test of time.
8. Make sure that you replace your shoes when they wear out. Everything has a life including your shoes. This life span differs depending on how the runner was constructed, but, on average, running shoes will last 500 miles. Plus, if you are a mid foot runner, it is possible that your shoes will last longer than others.
9. Purchasing your shoes later in the afternoon is a good idea since your feet expand during the day and are bigger in the evenings than in the mornings. When you do this you will make sure that you won't end up with tight fitting shoes. Also be sure that you wear the same kind of socks that you are going to wear when you are running. Just bring a pair of running socks when you go shopping.
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