6 TIPS FOR WELL CHOOSING YOUR FOOTWEAR

To run in the best conditions, it is better to equip you with a pair of shoes well adapted to your feet and designed specifically for running! Which will save you: blisters, sprains and other injuries.

1. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR SIZE 

When you run, your foot slides forward for several millimeters or even a centimeter. When you try a pair of shoes, make sure your toes do not stumble on the front of the foot ... at the risk of having black bulbs and nails! Leave a centimeter between the toes and the tip of the shoe. Your running shoes will therefore often be larger than those in town.

2. YOUR WEIGHT COUNTS! 

We do not choose the same model of shoes according to whether we weigh 60 or 90 kg. Did you know? When you run, the shock wave created at each stride is about 3 times your weight. This wave propagates from the heel to the vertex of the spine. The joints play the role of shock absorber but they are put to the test. Choosing a good pair of running shoes is essential to absorb shock and disperse vibrations. Therefore, above 80 kg, give priority to cushioning, choose a firmer midsole and additional cushioning technology at the heel and forefoot. 

3. ROAD OR ROADS? 

Your shoe must be adapted to the surface practiced. On the road, opt for good cushioning, because it is on this ground that shoes wear out the most. If you run on paths, prefer a good support of the foot and a notched sole adapted to the natural obstacles.

4. HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR FOULÉE?

 Each runner has his own way of running. To determine your type of stride, the best way is to observe the wear of the outsole of your running shoes. If you do not have running shoes to see the wear of the outsole, we advise you to consult the advice of a chiropodist to define your type of stride.

5. CHOOSE YOUR SHOES AT THE END OF THE DAY!

During the effort, your foot swells, and after 30 to 45 minutes of running, your foot tends to crash. Instead, buy your sneakers at night when your foot is swollen.

6. WHEN TO RENEW YOUR SHOES? 

Do not wait for the injury to change your running shoes. They allow you to do about 1000 kilometers. For lighter pairs, count 500 kilometers maximum (a specific model for the competition).

 Good training!