Since many athletes live in urban environments, they have to train on an asphalt or concrete surface. The main difference between off-road and asphalt surfaces is hardness. When jogging on a hard asphalt road, the load exerted on the legs, the spine and the body as a whole, is 6 times its own body weight.
That is why you need to choose the right running shoes for urban asphalt. In the wrong shoes for jogging on hard surfaces, feet will not only get tired quickly, but blisters and various injuries may appear.
Criterias of choice
Below are some of the characteristics that sports models must have for running on asphalt:
- Sneakers for the marathon in urban environments are equipped with a special layer in the sole, which is designed to reduce the impact of strikes on the legs during training. In other words, manufacturers of sports shoes use a variety of innovative materials with high shock absorption. It is better to give preference to models in which depreciation inserts are located not only in the heel area, but also in the toes.
- The ease of sneakers allows you to relieve your feet from unnecessary loads during jogging. Moreover, asphalt is a hard but fairly flat surface. Therefore, the probability of injury is minimal.
- In order to neutralize the consequences of the individual characteristics of the foot when running, you should choose the sneakers by category. Neutral is suitable for those who have a little foot bent when jogging inside. Stability will be a salvation for runners who pull the foot forward and slightly to the side.
- For the top of the sneakers for the marathon the best option would be a combination of leather and fabric inserts. Due to the first, the sneakers will be able to keep their shape perfectly and be less deformed; the presence of the second component will provide the necessary air circulation during training.
- The sole in addition to the depreciation properties must have excellent flexibility. "Wooden" sneakers significantly impede the movement of the foot while running on asphalt and reduce speed. In addition, the sole should be securely attached to the main part of the shoe.
The removable insole of an anatomic form will provide additional comfort, and also hygiene when practicing athletics.
It is better for women to choose special sneakers for the weaker sex, because in them manufacturers take into account the peculiarities of female physiology. Unisex running on asphalt is not the best option. Guided by these criteria, choosing a pair of sports shoes suitable for the marathon will not be difficult. In addition, in specialized sports shops you can always ask for help from qualified consultants.
