Jun

27

The Running Shoe For You

Filed Under Gear 

Finding the right shoes can help you immensely when you run.  Running shoes without the right amount of support can hurt your feet and legs.  I found an awesome in-depth article about running shoes: Finding the Right Running Shoes.

The article explains where to get shoes, what kind of shoes to get, and how your shoes affect you.  A point of the article that needs to be repeated is go to a specialty running store.  Store clerks at specialty running shops most often are runners themselves, and know exactly what you need.  Answer their questions honestly and you will get the shoe perfect for you.

My favorite place to shop for shoes in my area (Boise, Idaho) is Bandanna Running and Walking.  Everybody in the store is friendly and knows a lot about running.  They allow me to take a test run of any shoes I try on.    Bandanna even gives discounts if you run for your high school.

Find a shop in your area that you feel welcome and the people know what they are doing.  You might meet a new person to run with, or hear about races you would normally not hear about, but most importantly you will get a good pair of shoes.

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