Do I need supportive but lightweight trainers and if so, where can I find them?I've heard that when our foot strikes the ground there's pressure in our waist.Can I find shoes that don't hurt my waist?
Thanks!
2006-09-08 03:53:08 · 12 answers · asked by anna 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The assumption that there is one perfect running shoe that will give all runners a competitive edge and keep them free of injury is common. It's also untrue.
Before you shell out your hard-earned money on running shoes, you should know a bit about your feet and feet mechanics. What you want to do is choose the shoe that will match and complement your feet.
There are two terms that describe the motions a foot goes through when walking and running: pronation and supination.
Pronation is the inward roll of the foot that allows the body to absorb shock and adapt to uneven surfaces. It occurs as soon as the heel touches the ground.
Supination is the slight outward roll which makes the foot more rigid and ready for push-off. It occurs as your body weight moves over your foot from the midfoot to the forefoot.
Injuries can occur when one's foot either pronates or supinates excessively. Those who are predisposed to excessive pronation strike the ground on the outside portion of their heel to the extent that their foot continues to roll in past the point where it should stop. This flattens the arch of the foot. The result - despite the fact that excessive pronators absorb shock well - is instability in the foot. An unstable foot can and will cause shin pain, knee pain and low back pain.
Those with excessive supination have the opposite problem. They often have inflexible feet with high arches. While such feet are stable, they don't absorb shock well. As a result, runners with this problem often suffer injuries that result from jarring forces (like stress fractures).
Shoes can dramatically affect foot mechanics. Therefore, wearing the correct shoe can help prevent injuries; conversely, wearing the wrong shoe can increase the odds of incurring foot problems.
So, the next time you buy running shoes, go to a store whose staff is knowledgeable about foot mechanics and running shoes so that you get the kind of shoe that's best for your particular foot.
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2006-09-08 03:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by cbk84 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll tell you some of the best running shoes I ever owned were New Balance shoes, But your shoes should fit you comfertably and make it so you have cushin to your stride. They cant be strangling your feet but they should be fitting good around your foot. Footlocker, and Champs have a great selection. If your hurting your waist than maybe you should slow down your pace.
2006-09-08 03:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by ashtonw05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a walker for instance. Since my job requires me to walk alot. I get crosstrainers. Now if I were you I would go to a sports shop and find jogging or walking tennis shoes. Like this week I replace my old walking shoes with new ones at an Addias outlet. That would be my advice.
2006-09-08 07:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by chuck h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure where you are from however, you can go to like a Sports Authority or popular running store and some of them have a machine that they put you on to test you to put you into the proper shoe. Be mindful that this does not prevent you from fall however, it does support your shoe and your foot.
2006-09-08 04:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by Tbird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had problems finding good shoes for running. i would run for 3 weeks and then stop because my knees or feet hurt. finally, i went to a real running store (fleet feet or 1st place sports are good choices). they will watch you walk/run, and see how your foot strikes the ground - it can be different for everyone. they will recommend a shoe that is right for your body. since i did that, i've been wearing the same brand shoe and was able to run a 15K!
2006-09-08 04:00:04 · answer #5 · answered by HoyaDoc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be certain you stretch until now and after walking! this could help ward off sore knees. i could additionally propose getting proper working footwear, it's going to make a distinction. you additionally must attempt to run on softer surfaces. engaged on cement or pavement is stressful on your knees. it relatively is plenty much less perplexing on your physique to run on grass. you ought to take it sluggish on the initiating. it relatively is okay in case you may't run for terribly long on the initiating. whether you only jog for a couple of minutes, you will get greater desirable!! attempt to go out oftentimes, yet do no longer push your self too stressful. good success!
2017-01-05 06:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always buy shoes late in the day or evening. Your feet are most swollen at this time.
2006-09-08 10:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by Steve R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy trainers from a reputable sports shop as they will have assistants who should know which ones are right for your purposes.
2006-09-13 23:15:55 · answer #8 · answered by pauline t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to an athletic shoe store and buy a resonably priced sneaker with the logo "NB" (New Balance) on the side.
2006-09-08 03:59:09 · answer #9 · answered by jaike 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I usually pick a right and a left shoe -it's more comfortable that way.
2006-09-08 04:07:27 · answer #10 · answered by J C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋