The Joy of great running shoes
Many people think that purchasing a specific type of running shoe is not that important. There are those who get by running in generic sports shoos, or in shoes designed for other activities such as tennis. Some people also try to get by with very cheep, non name brand running shoos that were not well designed or well made. In both cases, the Joy that comes from running on a great shoe, as well as the over all health of the feet, knees and back, will almost always be compromised in the long run.
Dedicated running shoes, from name brand Company’s like New Balance, are designed to optimize the experience of running only. They are different in cushioning, shoe design and in several other key ways, from other types of athletic shoes.
Protection from injury
A key benefit of using the right running shoe is that it protects you. Running is a repetitive activity that puts the same stress on knees, feet and other parts of the body over and over again. A proper shoe, appropriate to your foot type and the type of running you are doing, can be the difference between years of joyful jogging, or being out of action with painful injuries.
Injuries that lead you to do business with doctors like my self.
Many people in Asia have unstable feet. Their feet are often too flat, and running cause the foot to role in, damaging the knee and other structures. Less often, but also a problem is if the arch of the foot is too high and rigid.
New Balance creates shoes that correct for these Kinds of feet. by choosing a Highly advanced name brand shoe, that is specifically corrected for your type of foot you can run for years, knowing that you have the best possible foot gear, and the lest possible chance of injury.
Choosing the right Shoe
Running is not just one sport. There are many styles of running, and many kinds of terrain that people run on. Off road trail running, which is very popular these days, demands a shoe that has a flexible and cushioned running sole, but the bottom of the shoe needs the same kind of traction as a hiking boot. People who run marathons might need a different kind from shoe than someone who is training for a triathlon.
In addition, serious and competitive runners often choose to use a heavier very cushioned running shoe to train, and run their race in a less cushioned but lighter shoe.Recently there has began to be a concept of running bare footed, which means that you wear a shoe that is very thin sole no cushioning, and the mid foot strikes first, not the heel. Some people have very wide feet, and some have narrow. In every case, having the right kind of shoe, and having the right kind of shoe in a very high quality, makes all the difference in the world.
Dr Wade Brackenbury
ACC Chiropractic Clinic
Specialized in treating: Back & Neck pain, foot & knee pain, Shoulder pain & injuries, elbow injuries and sport injuries.
The Joy of great running shoes – On New Balance Newsletter August Issue