How to Chose the Right Sports Shoe….

This is one of the most common questions that I encounter in my practice. This article gives you an overall idea, on how do go about picking the right sports shoe. Sports shoes can cost an arm and a led these days and hence it is imperative that you know how to choose the right one. A wrong pair of shoes may result in foot injuries. Here is a simple guide to help you choose a pair of sports shoes.

1) Buying for the right activity.

Different shoes are built for different purposes. In fact, some shoes are so specialized that you can't wear them for anything else (shoes with spikes and studs). Sports shoes are designed to support the sports person during the sport activity. For example, if you are playing badminton, you will need shoes that help you maintain your balance while you move forwards, backwards, and sideways. The shoes have to provide your ankles with adequate support while you move in all directions.

2) Get to know your own feet.

A normal foot has an arc in the middle. Many individuals have variations in the arches of the foot.  In such cases, it is important that the insoles of the shoes must have an adequate arch support to prevent foot pain due to uneven weight distribution in the feet.

Never wear a pair of running shoes for sports games that require you to move laterally a lot. Running shoes are built for forward movement only. Pick up a pair of running shoes and you will observe that the soles are slightly inclined - i.e. thicker at the heel, and thinner at the toes. This design enables the runner to keep up the forward running motion with less effort. Also, the thicker soles at the heels help to absorb most of the impact. When running, the heels land first. So that is the part that needs the most protection when running.

3) Comfort above price.

Place comfort above all else. Don't base your decision based on price alone. You will be spending a lot time in your sports shoes. So be sure to choose comfort over price. If you feel more comfortable in a pair of sports shoes, you should buy it, even though it may cost a little more than the others.