How long your shoes will last depends on many things including where you run, your weight and how often you run. The recommended life target="_new" of a typical pair is less than 500 miles. If you run 20 miles per week on average then you should change your shoes after six months. Try to note down the purchase date (in your running log) so you can track the usage.
Shoes are the key to your running enjoyment. Keep this in mind when you are looking for a new pair of running shoes. Following are some pointers to help your selection:
* Try the shoes on in the store and walk or even jog around if you can. The staff will be more than happy to help you try out several pairs.
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* As far as size goes, there should be a gap of just an inch between your big toe and the front of the shoe. Make sure you get the right size, not a size smaller or larger. The shoe heel should be snug but comfortable, and it should not move up and down. Many shoes are available in half sizes so you can really zero in on the correct one for your feet.
* People are built differently and so are their feet. Visit your local running store to find the right shoe for your foot. Match the shoe to your foot shape. If it does not fit comfortably
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* Ask the store about their return policy before you walk out of the door. Most running stores are hesitant to accept shoes back unless there is a definite defect, in which case they can return the shoes to the manufacturer.
* Wear a pair of running socks when trying on shoes to help you select the right size.
* Your feet can take a lot of pounding while running. A shoe with the right cushioning will be easier on your feet and will help avoid injuries.
In respect of the more specialist analyses, you will usually be advised to purchase a specially moulded orthotic inner-sole, which will include specific support to assist your own unique foot-strike. Orthotics can cost hundreds of pounds, though unless you have a very unusual foot-strike, have unusual physical characteristics (e.g. one leg longer than the other) or you have suffered from prolonged injuries, these will usually be unnecessary. Ask the podiatrist/expert to recommend some specific supportive running shoes or, if they consider orthotics to be necessary, ask them to outline in detail the specific problem the orthotics will solve and the reasons why a supportive running shoe will not solve it.FACTOR 4: FIT The fit of running shoes produced by different manufacturers, and even different models produced by the same manufacturer, can differ substantially in terms of the length, width, depth and general shape. This is why it is crucial to try on a shoe before you commit to buying it.
Levels of support Running shoe manufacturers say that each of their models of running shoe will fall broadly within one of four levels of support - Neutral, Mild-Support, Moderate-Support and Motion Control.In reality, there are as many different levels of support as there are different models of running shoe and subtle differences in the structure of different models will mean that they are more or less supportive than others.
What level of support do I need? This is a very complex question....For a quick analysis (often referred to as a 'gait-analysis'), pop into to your local running shoe shop, where they should be able to assess the broad category of support you need. For a more thorough analysis, contact a sports podiatrist or a University with a specialist Sports Science/Bio-mechanics department.
* Your feet need to be able to breathe in the shoes. Make sure there is good air circulation throughout the shoe.
* The shoes you choose should be lightweight while still providing good protection. If you have an option, choose the lighter pair. Heavier runners though will need a sturdier shoe.