There are people all over the world wearing the wrong kind of sports shoes, forcing their feet badly, because they let themselves be carried more by what is fashionable or looks more “cool” on their feet, but what they do not know is that gradually they will be causing damage by not choosing the right shoes for their type of foot since not all fit the same size, do not have the same feet and also have different ways of walking.
Taking the time to choose a good sports shoe is more important than we imagine, because when doing sports this is a high risk factor capable of reducing performance when practicing any sports discipline. According to the American Society of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics (ASFAO), good athletic shoes improve performance. For this reason, let us know some of the best tips to choose correct athletic shoes.
First of all, you should never buy sports shoes just because they look good, when it comes to physical activity, you should prioritize safety and comfort. One of the best ways is to buy them in a shop specializing in sports shoes since there they will have the necessary information to offer you the shoes that are perfect for the type of sport you practice.
When you exercise running the foot will be larger so you have to try the footwear at the end of the day. When you test the shoe you should wear the same sock you wear later in that sport, after you put the shoe on it should not be too tight on the fingers but have the space or capacity needed to move them feeling comfortable and there should not be a period of adjustment.
Now play a walk or run a couple of meters to ensure they are completely comfortable. Always tie back the shoelaces that are being tested; start at the buttonholes at the ends and apply as much pressure as necessary while creating a cross pattern to the top of the shoe. Then take into account that the heel does not slip inside the shoe when you are walking or running because it has to have a firm grip.
When practicing a sport more than three times a week, depending on the type of discipline, you will need a specific sports shoe. The ideal thing is to know the requirements or needs of the footwear, depending on the sports specialty, and the type of surface. Track the footwear, see wear and possible loss of material effectiveness, for this reason there is a wide variety of sports shoes, with different designs, material and weight.
These differences have been designed with the purpose of adjusting to each type of foot to protect them from injury, so most sports stores have trained personnel to guide people, there is no harm in asking for help when buying sports shoes.
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