Running shoes

High-quality running shoes - the guarantee of health of your feet. Many people neglect this issue, thus making a huge mistake. The wrong shoes can not only ruin your whole impression of running, but even hurt.

Running shoes are special shoes that help you when you play sports. Every year, manufacturers are making them all more secure and even highly intelligent. They are made using advanced technologies, trying to make the runner as easy as possible for his task.

The top of the sneakers either consists of a mesh, or consists of leather, but has mesh inserts. They provide good ventilation, fit well to the foot and protect against negative environmental factors.

There should be enough space in the area of ​​the fingers so that the fingers can bend while running. Otherwise, you can not avoid pain and spasms in the foot. The heel area should be sealed with a special composite material that helps stabilize the foot during movement.

The sole must absorb during movement and ensure the stability of the foot. They are of three types:

• straight - suitable for those who have a slight rise and almost a straight foot. It will support the inside of the foot, preventing pronation (rolling the foot inwards);
• curved - suitable for high lift and slightly curved foot. It absorbs better, maintaining the stability of the back of the foot often and preventing the supination (closing the foot out);
• semi-curved - combines the advantages of the two previous options and provides optimal support for the foot without visible problems.

So, what's the difference between running shoes and regular running shoes? Their main difference is that they take into account the maximum number of individual characteristics of the runner. Due to the wide range of models, you can choose running shoes, taking into account your weight, arch of the foot, the presence or absence of flat feet and other foot problems listed above. Also It is important to consider the chosen technique of running (with a toe or heel).

It becomes clear that the main distinguishing feature of the running shoes is that Each model is focused on specific physiological features of a person. This factor is important for both professional runners and ordinary morning runners who want to do it with comfort and concern for their health.

If you run only in the gym, these technical characteristics will be enough for you. And if every day, even in rainy weather, you run in the park or in the stadium, you will need waterproof sneakers made from Gore-tex membrane fabric. They are also suitable for winter, because the snow, falling on ordinary sneakers, begins to quickly melt from the heat of your feet.

Sneakers with Gore-tex membrane designed for sports in rainy and snowy weather. They are both waterproof and airtight at the same time and therefore ideal for outdoor sports.They are winter and demi-season - the first additionally protect your feet from the cold, providing you with warmth and comfort while running.

These sneakers are usually used by professional athletes and regular runners, decided to run in the marathon. Also, such models are suitable for shuttle race. They are called "marathons", although officially this type does not exist.

They are lightweight and flexible sneakers with a flat sole. They are almost weightless and very comfortable, so they are easy to move around. In them you will feel every inch of the track, fully concentrating on the race. It is worth noting that such sneakers do not protect against microtraumas, but they guarantee maximum performance.

Choose models that are designed for maximum load but also consider your own running technique. If you land on the heel, this area should be compacted and slightly raised.

Sneakers with a soft segmented sole, which contributes to the mobility of the foot, are suitable for warm-up running. The path is a stable, smooth surface, which is much more reliable than asphalt or dirt terrain. Therefore, the main selection criterion is ease and convenience of movement.

Such sneakers can be called "SUVs". The top of them is durable and dense, most often they have a Gore-tex membrane. On the sole there is a special protector that allows you to easily move along the dirt paths that are found in forest-park zones.

When flat-footed, it is important to choose sneakers that will firmly support the arch of the foot without strong depreciation. They should firmly fix the foot, not allowing the ankle to fall inward. Prefer models with additional support for the arch of the foot.

By season

• Winter models are often high, they do not get wet and keep warm well. The most important thing is a sole, running with ice and snow requires sneakers with metal spikes. In all others, you risk slipping and getting hurt.
• Summer sneakers should be light and breathable. They are rarely made waterproof, so for rainy weather you will need another pair. The sole can be selected from the above options, based on the type of coating on which you are going to run.
• All-season. If you run only on urban asphalt roads, choose asphalt sneakers. They are equipped with special shock absorbers that prevent a blow to the foot during the run. They can run all year round, without fear of falling or slipping.

If the child has no problems with his feet, he will fit universal models of sneakers, which are designed for sports. If he runs on the street, give up models with a thin mesh, which can freeze the feet.

Running shoes should be made of durable and at the same time soft materialwhich provides good ventilation. Prefer natural materials that will interfere with sweating. Ideally, the top of the sneakers should be made of a durable and lightweight mesh, along the perimeter of which should be placed reliable leather inserts.

The popular brand offers several models of cross-country sneakers:

1. Climawarm Oscillate. Universal demi-season model that is suitable for running in any weather. The top provides reliable ventilation, wicks moisture away and keeps feet warm.They have a tenacious wear-resistant outsole, which is suitable for running in urban environments.
2. Ultra Boost. Special outsole well absorbs and returns energy while running. The top fits snugly to the foot, providing complete comfort to the foot. The sole adapts well to the foot and provides complete balance and stability.

The main feature of this brand's sneakers is a unique front foot amortization system. In such sneakers, learning the proper technique of running comes by itself, everything happens in a natural way.

ZPrint Run - is running shoes from Reebok. The sole is designed in such a way that it provides reliable cushioning, protection and fully adapts to your style of running. The mesh fabric surface reliably fixes the foot, and the low design does not impede free movement. Thanks to a special foam sole, excellent traction with any surface will occur during the run.

For runners, Skechers offers the famous "Go Run" model. These are lightweight sneakers with an unusual shape of the sole, which seems to be bent outwards. That is, the thickest place is located in the middle of the foot.

Due to this, the runner puts his foot not from the heel or the toe, but from the middle of the foot, which ensures a quick repulsion from the surface and good speed. The flexible outsole makes it possible to feel the surface well, and the special coating provides a firm grip and excellent sneaker responsiveness.

Choose running shoes need on the floor or even a size larger. During intense running, blood flows to the leg, and the foot increases slightly. Despite this, the slightly larger sneakers will provide good ventilation, and the foot will feel light and spacious.

When choosing sneakers, it is important to consider your foot type. It can be neutral, with pronounced supination (high bend of the foot) or with pronation (flatfoot). The correct choice of shoes will help to avoid deformation of the foot in the future.

1. The presence of depreciation in the sole is obligatory - a good manufacturer usually indicates this information on the box.
2. The sole should be flexible and soft.
3. On the sole should be rubber inserts that are not subject to abrasion. Usually they are located in the heel area and on the outside of the toe.
4. Rigid elements should be located only in the heel area, but they should not be in contact with the Achilles tendon.
5. The presence of a removable insole is important - if necessary, it can be replaced with an orthopedic one.
6. To weigh a pair of sneakers should not less than 400 grams.

It is necessary to lace up running shoes, taking into account the individual problems of your foot.

1. If after a run on the heel a callus forms, lace up your sneakers in the usual way crosswise, without inserting the laces into the last holes. Stick the laces into the last holes without crossing to form small loops through which you can stretch the remaining ends of the laces.
2. If a bruise forms on your finger, you need to lift the sock up so that it does not press on the finger. To do this, make one end twice as long as the other, pass the string into the lower holes and lace it according to the scheme shown in the picture.
3. If the sneakers were cramped, start to lace them up with the second pair of holes, leaving the first one unoccupied. Lacing is done in the usual way in a crisscross pattern.