Make sure you get the right shoes!

In the article above I spoke about finishing the marathon without blisters or any other foot pain. One reason I believe that this happened was because I carefully chose the right shoes (New Balance, if you really want to know) and made sure they were well run in before the big day. But what would I suggest is a correct approach to picking shoes? Well I came across this helpful article by a guy called MAUI AGUILAR which I found very helpful. See what you think.

People have different approach of choosing what they think is best running shoes. But what are the things that should we really consider when buying a pair of marathon running shoes. Stereotypically, we have the notion that the latest, hottest and most expensive foot gear is what we should be wearing since it is, in fact, the coolest. But there are some things that we need to consider before we grab ourselves the best pair that will not only fit comfortably, but at the same time, benefit us in the long run (literally).

Foot type
As a whole, people of all walks of life have different feet types. In other words, its the different bone structures of the feet. This leads to the way we walk, stride and run. The most common among the human population is flat footed people. It is also called the pronated type of feet. It means that the medial bones of the foot tend to go inward then downward and when walking, the foot comes down on its margin. These foot type need extra support on the medial arch. If you have this type of feet, motion-controlling running shoes best fit you.

The second most common feet type is the high arched type. People with this type of feet walks from the outside going to the inside and they don’t have any problem with their stride. If you belong to this group, cushioned running shoes is best for your feet.

The last feet type is the normal type. It lands just outside of the heel and finishing off slightly inward. This type is also known as the better runner. They have more control with their stride. Unfortunately, only a very small number of people have this feet type. Best fit of marathon running shoes are those with cushion and supports the medial arch.

Purpose
You have to bear in mind the purpose of buying a pair of running shoes. For whatever reason, a definite ground rule in buying a new pair is when the soles of your shoes already have worn out. The duration of a pair of shoes for normal runners who frequently use their running shoes everyday is six months, if it’s more than six months, invest on a new one. An old pair of runner shoes doesn’t benefit your feet and support your bodyweight properly any longer, so it’s advisable to change them. Never run a marathon in old shoes that are worn out - even if they are comfortable to walk in. For the pounding that your feet take during a marathon you need the proper support.

Price
A pair of running shoes comes with numbers. And those numbers are in dollars. Try to select a pair of shoes that fits you properly and comfortably without ruining your budget. Look for shoes that have exactly what you need, both the cost and the efficiency and ask yourself if it can last six months or so of running, jogging, walking, day in and out, rainy or sunny season. If you've got the nerve, go and get measured at a running shop. They'll test you on a machine and get you the exact right pair. Then, and this takes a bit of nerve, walk out and buy them off eBay or some other web shop that gives you a bargain. Alternatively, just level with the shop and ask for a discount.