To avoid injuries and enhance performance, choosing the right pair of jogging shoes is critical.
If you jog more than two times per week, you'll need an athletic shoe specifically designed for the sport. Evaluating your foot shape is key to finding the right fit.
Evaluate Your Foot Shape
Most people are either supinators (footprint is C-shaped), pronators (footprint is flat or brick-shaped) or neutral. To determine your foot shape, dampen your bare foot and step on a paper bag. Supinators should look for a curved-sole shoe with lateral stability. This will prevent the foot from rolling outward, which can lead to ankle injuries. Pronators need more support on the internal side of the midsole. Those with a neutral shape need a shoe with both stability and support with a semicurved sole.
Finding the Right Fit
When shoe-shopping, wear the same type of socks that you plan to wear when jogging in your new shoes. Try on several pairs of shoes that fit your foot type, and do so toward the end of the day when your feet are most swollen. Running shoes should fit slightly larger than everyday shoes but should not slip in the heel when you walk or run. High-quality running stores will allow you to jog on the sidewalk outside, so you get the true feeling of the shoe during a workout.
Breaking in Your New Jogging Shoes
New shoes should be comfortable as soon as you put them on in the store. However, it is recommended you do not set out on a long-distance run the first time you wear them. Instead, plan a shorter distance jog to evaluate the fit.
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