SHOES & YOU
The foot has 28 bones, 33 joints, over 100 ligaments, multiple layers of muscles and tendons as well as a framework of nerves and blood vessels. The foot provides the support, balance and mechanics for propulsion which we depend on for any exercise involving foot contact with the ground. The foot will absorb up to four times our body weight during sport and training which is why your shoes need to be correct and in good condition. Before choosing a suitable sports shoe, we need to know which foot type you have and how it is functioning. As sports footwear continues to improve and evolve, it brings with it technical changes which affect how the shoe will function which creates the need for professional advice on what shoe is currently right for you. During a 10 kilometre run, the feet will strike the ground on average 9500 times! Even more reason to keep your shoes up to date and in good order. Buying a shoe can be a complicated and confusing process due to the large range of brands and styles to choose from. There are now many types of shoes designed for specific sports and activities, and within these types there may be a range of styles to suit different foot types. It is no secret to us that inappropriate or incorrectly fitted footwear can increase your risk of training injuries. Getting the right advice from your sports podiatrist and specialist running store is a very important start to injury free sport and exercise. |