Running Shoe Fitting Guide

Do I Need Running Shoes?

Well, you want to look fast of course - just joking! If you're going to run, we can't stress enough the importance of choosing a proper running shoe. It may sound odd, but running shoes are specifically designed to provide the best protection for your feet, legs and body from the repeated stress of thousands of foot landings per mile.

The technology provided is there to be able to handle the shock of up to three times your body weight created by the impact of each strike, every time your foot hits the ground. So when you're running you want to have, for example, excellent cushioning in both the heel and forefoot to cope with this impact, which is different from other sports.

Running shoes are principally designed for forward motion, unlike tennis shoes for example, which provide more lateral (side to side) support. They also have built-in features that enable you to run day after day more comfortably, and with less chance of injury.

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