What type of running shoes should I buy... Man, is this a hot topic in the running world! There are hundreds, if not thousands of different styles of shoes out there, all serving a different purpose, a different style, a different foot-landing-pattern, the lost goes on and on and on… So how do you pick the right shoe for you? There are actually only 2 main factors you need to pay attention to. 1. Purpose. and… 2. Comfort. That’s it. See the thing is that some shoes will serve a particular purpose better than others. So be sure to pay attention to, or ask in-shop what the shoe that you like was actually designed for. If it fits your purpose, try it on. From there, you need to gauge comfort. And when I say this, you need to be like the Princess and the Pea. Absolutely be as fussy and finicky as you like. If it’s too narrow remember that your foot may swell on a longer run so it will be narrower, if there’s a spot that rubs even slightly when walking in-shop, think about how that will exacerbate over an, maybe 2 hours of running. All those tiny details matter. Comfort is GOD when it comes to buying shoes. So don’t be overwhelmed, just follow these 2 golden rules to find the perfect shoe for you. **Bonus Tip** Whenever I am purchasing a shoe I haven’t worn before, I will always do my best to try it on in person before I buy it. That way I can comfortably give it a “pass” or “fail” in the comfort test. Once I know I like it, then I’m happy to purchase it online. Happy running!
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4 things to keep in mind when picking your next running shoe! 👟 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 Just like runners, not all shoes are created equal. With different running gaits and styles, runners may overpronate, underpronate, heel strike, or land on their midfoot, requiring specific shoe models to accommodate their unique needs. The best way to ensure you're getting the right shoe for your feet is to visit your local running store and have them assess your gait. They can recommend shoes that provide the necessary support and stability based on your running style. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Feet tend to swell throughout the day, so it's advisable to shop for shoes in the evening when your feet are at their largest. This helps prevent buying shoes that might feel too snug during your evening runs, potentially leading to discomfort or blisters. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 Different shoe brands use different molds and sizing systems, making shoe sizes inconsistent. Instead of relying solely on shoe size, measure your foot length in centimeters and look for shoes that correspond to that measurement for a better fit. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 While a higher price tag doesn't always equate to better quality, excessively cheap shoes may lack the necessary features for optimal performance and comfort. Keep an eye out for discounts on your favorite shoe models, but remember that consistently low prices may indicate bad quality. #RunningShoes #RunningTips #Fitness #RunnersLife
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🎿 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁? ⛷️ We often experience discomfort trying a new exercise routine, following a recipe the first time, or learning a new software package. It’s part of our mind & body’s way of getting accustomed to something novel… …but we can also experience discomfort trying something “old.” Every year around this time I put myself through purposeful discomfort in order to get my body ready to do something it’s done every winter for over 40 years. As a youth alpine ski racing coach, I spend 8 hours a day, 40-50 days per winter in the most uncomfortable footwear imaginable. On top of that I have notoriously difficult feet to fit into ski boots. A wide forefoot that pronates with a high instep and low arch don’t particularly care for being encased in hard, inflexible plastic…especially a high-performance model that’s meant to fit as close to the foot as possible. Getting into a boot with tolerances this tight took one of the best boot fitters on the east coast nearly an entire day of heating, molding, punching and grinding the shell until it conformed to the oddities of my Fred Flintstone feet. 🦶🏻 Even so, putting them back on again after nearly 9 months of sneakers, flip-flops and bare feet is agony. My feet have to get used to operating in them again, which takes a few weeks of wearing them around the house during the month prior to the season. The comfortable thing to do would be to take them off, quit and complain they don’t fit anymore…𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵. 🔴 Perhaps some of you out there are attempting to fall back on old skills in the face of a challenging job market. 🔴 You try to remember what it felt like to design that logo, build that website, or edit that video…but it doesn’t come as easily as it once did. 🔴 Maybe you feel like you can’t do it any longer; that you don’t have the chops you used to. 🔴 An employer might have even told you that your experience isn’t recent or relevant enough. The discomfort makes you want to give up. Don’t. 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘵. You’ve got this.
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7moComfort is absolutely key. Once I find a shoe I like, I'll buy more of it whenever I see it on sale online. But that first buy of a new brand/model has to be done after a very picky in person fitting!