| If you want to learn how to run, you're going to | | | | pronation is even and neutral? Just look at the shoes |
| need a good pair of shoes. If you make the wrong | | | | you wear the most. If you begin running or walking |
| choice, your running regime will only result in disaster. | | | | on the outside of your heels, there should be some |
| The biggest mistake that many beginners make is | | | | wear on the forefoot of your shoes. You should get |
| choosing a pair of shoes just because they're | | | | yourself a running pair that offers stability. If, |
| inexpensive. You need to determine your foot type | | | | however, the wear is on the inside, you probably |
| and then make your purchase accordingly. That way, | | | | over-pronate and need to get yourself a good pair |
| you can ensure that the running shoes will be a | | | | of motion-control shoes for running. If there is a lot |
| perfect fit. | | | | of wear on the outside, then you will probably need |
| There are a few things you should take into | | | | a comfortable pair of cushioned running shoes. |
| consideration, including pronation, foot type, and gait | | | | Environment |
| type. | | | | Where do you want to learn how to run at? Do you |
| Your foot type | | | | plan on running on flat pavements, hilly terrains, |
| You need to check your arch height. You can do this | | | | grass? Some shoes provide traction control for wet |
| pushing the heel and ball of your foot together to | | | | or rocky surfaces. If you plan on running on a variety |
| determine the natural curvature in your arch. Do this | | | | of surfaces, you should get more than one pair of |
| while sitting down. Is it low, medium, or high? Even if | | | | running shoes. Even if you just plan on running on a |
| you have flat feet, you could still have a significant | | | | flat surface, you may want to consider getting an |
| arch height. You need to decide whether or not you'll | | | | extra pair with traction just in case you ever have to |
| need shoes that provide arch support. | | | | go out during or after a rain. |
| Pronation and running gait | | | | Summary |
| This concerns the rolling of your foot from your heel | | | | Don't buy a pair of running shoes just because |
| to your toes. When learning how to run, you'll need | | | | they're brand named or on sale---buy them because |
| to pay attention to how your feet strike the ground. | | | | they're the best fit for your feet and the for the |
| The proper pronation is to hit the outside of the heel | | | | surface on which you plan on wearing them. Getting |
| and up to the ball evenly. Under-pronation means that | | | | the perfect pair of shoes is essential for your |
| you're not evening out enough, which results in the | | | | success. The wrong pair will only cause you |
| outside of your foot taking most of the force. | | | | discomfort and injuries. Whether your feet need a lot |
| Over-pronation means there's too much of a roll | | | | of support or just a little, you should be able to find |
| from the outside to the inside of your foot. | | | | a good, affordable pair of running shoes that will |
| How can you determine whether or not your | | | | provide you with all the comfort you'll need! |