Running Shoes..not just for Running??

Daily we make suggestions for running shoes and over all footwear for our customers at Runners Lane and people are always baffled at what type of shoes to wear for their outdoor activities.

Running shoes are so technically engineered that any one who walks, runs, use elliptical machines, stair master machines and any outdoor activity that requires forward motion for exercise or work will benefit from running shoes. Running shoes are made to support the impact of running which is a total pounding on the feet and body of 6-9 times your body weight. Also, running shoes provide different types of arch and support, breathability, shock absorption and other great features. That’s a lot of support and shock absorption for a shoe. So, our whole theory at Runners Lane is, why not walk, or use these shoes on a daily basis. It just makes a lot of sense!

Additionally, running shoes are lightweight. There’s no other shoe in the market that offers a lot of support /cushioning and yet, do not bog your feet to the ground and drag yourself miserably throughout the day because of heavy shoes. Heavy shoes can also cause injuries to your knees and other joints because of the extra weight that your body has to swing forward each time you take a step. Mens Running shoes ,womens running shoes and many kids running shoes easily accommodate custom made orthotics and special insoles because of the easily removable insoles.

If you don’t have a special arch support, don’t be dismayed when shopping for this still revolutionary footwear. Since there are so many different models, every person can find the right shoe to fit them personally, as long as you shop at a reputable shoe store that still go out of their way to fit you. When getting fitted for shoes, that means getting your feet measured properly and getting a proper gait analysis. Although both mens running shoes and womens running shoes are the shoes of the best technology it still not recommended for sports such as basketball or racket sports because of the lack of side-to-side support.

The basic rule of thumb when shopping for running shoes is to ask yourself the following:

• Are the activities that I do mainly consist of forward motion movements?
• Am I standing on my feet for the majority of the day?
• Are my heels, arches, knees, ankles or back aching after walking for sometime such as at work or working out?

If you can say yes, to at least one of these questions then it may be time to consider a pair of technically advanced running shoes. See a running shoe sizing chart, get fitting advice and, please visit your local running shoe store for help.