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Finding the Right Fit - Running Shoes | OcalaFitPublished by
OcalaFit Founder and former running store manager, Darrin DeTorres,gives tips on what to look for when seeking a great pair of running shoes. Size Matters! This could be the single most important factor regarding finding the right pair of running shoes. All to often I talk to people who complain about shin splints, plantars faciitis and black toenails. More often than not, wearing the right size shoes can cure most of these common running ailments. How do I know if my running shoe is the right size? When trying on a pair of shoes, they should be about ½ inch too long while standing. This added room allows for swelling that will occur while running. Do not worry about the number when searching for a running shoe, because I can guarantee 100% that the size will be bigger than what is worn in a dress or a casual shoe. Taking me for example; I wear a size 10 dress shoe but a size 11 running shoe. Run before you Walk If you are lucky enough to live in a city with a specialty-running store, go see them and insist they perform a running gait analysis. Running shoes are designed to fit people based on how they….wait for it…….run. Some running stores like to watch runners walk and recommend shoes based off a walking pattern. If this happens to you, insist they watch you run on the treadmill. Below is some information that suggests that different things happen at different speeds. A neutral walker may over-pronate while running. (More on this in the next section) Read the full article at: ocalafit.com
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