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Your feet have 206 bones and over 100 muscles, ligaments
and tendons, so it’s important to take care of them by
wearing the proper athletic shoes.

Choosing the right pair of sport shoes is important to
the comfort of your feet. Unfortunately we often choose
our shoes according to our fashion tastes instead of
fitting them for the activity. I’m just as guilty as
the next guy, after all I know what I like in fashion
so it’s much easier to pick out a shoe that looks instead
of finding a shoe that’s appropriate for my foot.

One common mistake I’ve made over the years is giving in
to buying the cheap shoes. BIG MISTAKE! Particularly for
athletics.

For example, let’s say you want to start running and buy
a pair of cheap running shoes. First of all, cheap shoes
are not made to form to your foot or absorb the impact of running and they are certainly not made to last. After a
few miserable runs in your cheap shoes you might drop the
sport pretty fast.

Typically, a good athletic shoe will cost between $70-$90.
Anything more and you are buying style. Anything less and
you are probably getting shoes that have been on the shelf
awhile where the glue can harden and dry out and the soles
can dissipate.

Wear the shoe that fits the sport. If you’re walking, wear
a shoe designed for walking. If running, wear a runners shoe
and if weight training wear shoes that will support muscle
activity. Each shoe is designed for the strength, cushion
and stability in the areas that need it according to the
type of sport you are involved in.

Buying a properly designed shoe will certainly add to your
comfort and reduce injury as well. Shoes that have soles
that bend at the ball of the foot also offer much better support than soles that bend under the arch.

The shoe’s material should be flexible and allow your foot
to “breathe”. Shoes that have a mesh fabric are the best.
A good sport shoe should be light and able to breathe.

You should also think about injury protection when buying
your shoes. Don’t be fooled into thinking a shoe has to be heavy to offer good support. If you have calf or Achilles tendon pain then heavy canvas shoes have been known to make
the pain worse.

If you take care to buy the right shoes you’ll get so much
more out of your favorite sport by sticking with it, reducing injuring and of course, enjoying it so much more.

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Some people wear them only when they absolutely have to, while others try them on whenever the get a chance or pass by a shoe store. It has been reported that shoes can become fetish as some individuals never stop shopping new pairs just for the fun of acquiring something more. But regardless if you are obsessed or indifferent to the pair of shoes you wear, it is important to know some things on how to select and purchase shoes without regretting your impulse buying or extremely cautious shopping behavior.

Next time your friend calls you on Saturday morning to go out shopping for your next pair of tennis shoes, do yourself and him/her a favor and wait! Since feet usually swell as the day progresses, it is in your feet’s best interest to try a new pair of tennis shoes, or any shoes on that matter, later during the day. Evening shoe-buying is advised by experts, as you will get a much better look on how your feet adjust to their new “environment” when they are not on their best shape.

When you actually are in the shoe-store and have found an athletic pair you are considering of buying, try on both shoes with the socks you will usually wear. This way you know if your feet comfortably fit the space this type of shoes provide. In case you are not sure of your feet’s size, measure both feet while standing. Feet tend to expand a bit when your weight keeps them flat on the ground and you will know the exact size of your feet next time you are out shopping for your next pair. In case one foot is longer or wider than the other, it is best to buy the pair that fits best that foot. It is always better to have a little more space, which you can always minimize with the right type of shoe fitting products, than to have to deal with calluses later. Of course, you have to remember to leave some space between your big toe and the front of the shoe or your heel and the back of the shoe. Too much space is bad but too tight shoes can easily cause blisters and calluses. Not injuring your foot after taking a few steps is important. Do not forget that it is also important for you to be able to move all your toes inside the shoes you are about to buy. Restricted spaces are not going to make your feet smaller and can lead to serious problems later.

If you are lucky and the shoes you have selected are produced in your number and are available in the store you visit, try them on both, stand and walk in the store for a few minutes. If your feet feel uncomfortable do not buy them. Your feet’s reaction to them will not change once you are home. Make sure you try at least two brands, styles and sizes. By comparing them you will be able to feel more secure that you are making the right choice. Before walking out of the shoes store, make sure you are purchasing the exact pair you have tried on. This is particularly important since some shoe types are not 10o percent consistent in terms of their sizes.

A general misconception is that highly priced shoes are in fact higher quality shoes. This is not true. In general, look for moderately priced shoes and keep in mind that you are primarily in need of comfort, not a brand name. When your new pair is home with you, try it on and begin wearing them when you are in the house. If they are slightly “broken,” they will feel more comfortable when you will begin running to hit the tennis ball.

Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles on many topics including Family, Kids And Teens, and Outdoors

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