When planning to go jogging, you need to think in advance about choosing the right shoes. All professional athletes pay due attention to the choice of running shoes. Correctly selected sneakers, although they do not guarantee achievement of the result, allow you to avoid various injuries and injuries.
To choose sneakers that will be comfortable and easy to run in, you need to take into account a lot of nuances. Choosing the right footwear virtually guarantees the absence of injuries, reduced leg fatigue and the enjoyment of sports.
Different sneakers for every surface
It is impossible to find those sneakers in which it would be equally convenient to run on the asphalt and on the treadmill, and on the special covering of stadiums, and on the ground or sand. Therefore, you need to decide in advance on which surface you will run. The choice of soles for sneakers depends on this.
For asphalt, sneakers with abrasion-resistant soles are more suitable. It looks like car rubber. For soil, forest paths, wet grass or even snow, sneakers are suitable, on the sole of which there are special rubber protrusions, hooks. They are called SUVs because of their non-slip properties. In the fall or spring, when the treadmills are wet, it is best to opt for sneakers with metal or rubber studs. In some models, it is provided that the metal spikes can be unscrewed. These studded shoes are good for running on hard snow and ice.
Running time
If you plan to run every day or several times a week for short distances, it is best to choose a shoe that is resistant to abrasion. If a long run is chosen as a workout, lightweight sneakers or "marathons" will be a suitable option. But it is worth remembering that they are considered single-run shoes, as lightness is achieved by reducing the sole. There are also “half marathon” models that will take multiple runs as they have a higher abrasion capacity.
Shoes by season and by size
Any novice runner knows that it is better to choose sneakers by size. But experienced professional runners have exceptions. For example, some people deliberately take shoes one size smaller so that the repulsion force is higher. Amateur runners should try to avoid this. By the way, it is better to choose and measure shoes in the evening, because by the end of the day the foot increases slightly in size. Sneakers worn back to back in the morning can be small in the evening.
Also, when choosing sneakers, you need to pay attention not only to the sole, but also to the upper of the shoe. In most models, the upper is made of a special mesh, and there is another layer of fabric under the mesh. Also, the mesh can be doubled, which makes the shoe more durable. To run in the summer, it is best to choose sneakers with good ventilation, i.e. without an additional layer of fabric under the mesh. For spring and autumn with frequent rains, it is better to choose a top made of waterproof, but at the same time breathable material. If you are going to run in winter, you need to choose sneakers with an additional outer layer: it will prevent snow from entering and protect your feet from hypothermia.
By the way, for better shoe care, you should choose sneakers with removable insoles. This will allow them to dry faster after each run.
Depreciation
Running is always accompanied by striking the feet on the ground. Therefore, cushioning is considered an important quality of running shoes, absorbing these shocks. Modern manufacturers use different materials for these purposes in the soles of shoes: special gel, wavy plastic plates, special foam.
When trying on sneakers, you need to lean on your heels. If a springy effect is achieved, then the shoe has the required cushioning properties.
Pronation
Also, when choosing sneakers, you need to pay attention to the anatomical features of the foot. The way in which the stop is placed is called pronation. There are three types of pronation:
- hyperpronation, when the lower leg falls inward;
- underpronation or supination, when the lower leg collapses outward;
- neutral pronation, when the lower leg does not collapse and the leg is straight.
In line with this, modern firms produce sneakers. Correctly fitted footwear should position the athlete level.
It is better to purchase shoes in a specialized sports store, where you can contact the staff in case of problems. Most often, in such places people work who do jogging or other sports themselves. They will help you find quality shoes.
