Read on for a great resource by the American College of Sports Medicine on a summary of the evidence and also debunking some myths with regards to selection of a new running shoe. It separates the science from the marketing and is a must read before getting your next pair of runners.
A few good tips include
- ” Buy running shoes at the end of the day when
your feet have ‘swollen’ as much as they will
and the shoes will not feel tight”
- “Foot shape or arch height are not good
indicators of what kind of running shoe to
buy.”
- “Test the shoe to determine if it is too narrow:
take the insert out of the shoes and step on
them on the ground. Does your foot hang
over the sides of the insert? If so, your shoe is
too narrow”