- What kind of sports do I like to play?
- How often do I engage in them?
- How much am I willing to spend?
It's only natural to choose a shoe made for your sport. For instance, you wouldn't buy a pair of basketball shoes for tennis; just like you wouldn't buy a pair of running shoes for basketball...unless you wanted to severely damage your ankle. Some people don't care about what shoe they get, as long as it looks athletic and as long as the price is right, they're sold. That's all fair, but if you engage in a certain sport about 2-3 times a week you may be risking serious injury with the wrong shoe. Well here we are going to teach you the right way of choosing athletic shoes.
Athletic shoes are not all the same, for instance: basketball shoes are usually more boot shaped for ankle support. This is because the sport of basketball requires a lot of jumping and quick changes of direction. With a low cut shoe you will definitely twist or tweak your ankle. Running shoes are made for running. They have a low cut, and they have a lot less padding than basketball shoes. Some running shoes even have a thinner sole, such as the shoe the world record holder Usain Bolt wore during his 2008 Olympics in Beijing. But this doesn't mean you should dive into the Pumas right away, try out different brands and see what fits your foot the best. Nike, New Balance, and Adidas are also other great brands and they all have a slightly different fit.
Running shoes are made light so you don't have to carry extra weight. This is crucial if you are a long distance runner, for competition or recreation. Let's assume that you can shave off 1/4 lb off of a shoe. 1/4 lb doesn't seem like much, but it adds up with every step. So assume you are jogging at about 125 strides per minute, that's 31.25lbs per minute. Multiply that number by a 45 minute run and you are carrying over 1400lbs of additional weight. Fatigue makes cowards of us all. So if you are a runner, stick to running shoes.
If you enjoy playing all kinds of sports at different times and are not willing to buy a shoe for every sport then the solution for you is a cross-trainer. Cross trainers are shoes that are morphed into one; it's pretty much a cross between a basketball, tennis and a running shoe. Hence the name: cross trainers. You are pretty much set for any sport with this shoe; it has a strong sole for all kinds of terrain, a medium to high cut for ankle support, and very decent weight. But again, if you are predominantly a runner, then go with a running shoe.
All of these athletic shoes tend to go around the $100-200 range, where most basketball shoes are at the lower end of the spectrum, and the running shoes being in the upper range. This price can be cut down with coupons and deals found on sites such as Soletopia. Tennis shoes can be bought for under $100 due to their plain simplistic look, but they also tend to last for a very short time. Think of the athletic shoe as an investment, if you play often, you will save money in the long run.
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