Oh my, this awesome.
http://www.acsm.org/docs/brochures/running-shoes.pdf
(there is more behind the link, I quoted only the best parts)
Characteristics of a good, safe running
shoe include:
• Minimal heel-to-toe drop
• Neutral
• Light in weight
How to buy a running shoe:
• Foot shape or arch height are not good
indicators of what kind of running shoe to
buy.
• Be aware that all runners pronate, or drop
the foot inward. Pronation is a normal
foot motion during walking and running.
• Be sure the shoe has a wide toe box. The
toe box is the area where your forefoot and
toes are. You should be able to wiggle your
toes easily.
• 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.
Shoe Qualities to Avoid:
• High, thick cushioning
• Shoes that have a high heel cushion and low
forefoot cushion (a “high profile shoe”, or a
high heel to toe drop)
• Extra arch support inserts or store based
orthotics.
So, if you happen to encounter some asics runner that has something negative to say about your shoes (or lack of them), or actually prevents you to not run somewhere, you can take this brochure andshove it up his ass educate him.
http://www.acsm.org/docs/brochures/running-shoes.pdf
(there is more behind the link, I quoted only the best parts)
Characteristics of a good, safe running
shoe include:
• Minimal heel-to-toe drop
• Neutral
• Light in weight
How to buy a running shoe:
• Foot shape or arch height are not good
indicators of what kind of running shoe to
buy.
• Be aware that all runners pronate, or drop
the foot inward. Pronation is a normal
foot motion during walking and running.
• Be sure the shoe has a wide toe box. The
toe box is the area where your forefoot and
toes are. You should be able to wiggle your
toes easily.
• 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.
Shoe Qualities to Avoid:
• High, thick cushioning
• Shoes that have a high heel cushion and low
forefoot cushion (a “high profile shoe”, or a
high heel to toe drop)
• Extra arch support inserts or store based
orthotics.
So, if you happen to encounter some asics runner that has something negative to say about your shoes (or lack of them), or actually prevents you to not run somewhere, you can take this brochure and
