Just wanted to spread the word- I was at Sports Authority today and they are having a huge sale on their clearance. They have lots of running shoes (look in the back racks of shoe section) that are all marked down, then marked down 40% off the clearance price. So if you are needing a new pair, check it out. They also have much more than just shoes on sale.
And with that, a word about shoes. I believe in wearing GOOD shoes. Good shoes meaning shoes made for running, and shoes that fit your feet. When we talk about fit, we are meaning more than just size. But size does matter, and most runners agree that going up 1/2 size for running shoes is best- your feet will swell while running and the little bit of extra room prevents blisters. Too much extra room can cause blisters, so always try shoes on, some brands size differently. As far as finding a shoe that fits your foot, running shoes are typically broken down into 3 different types of support in running shoes- Motion control, Stability & Cushion. These are based on how much you pronate. For more information about pronation, read
this.
Once you find your perfect running shoes, try to keep them for running! This will increase the life of the shoes and their cushioning. A good running shoe should last about 500 miles, or 6 months. I find I can get about 7-8 months, but the minute I feel my knees or feet hurting I know it's time to get new shoes.
My last piece of advice about shoes, once you figure out what type of shoe you need, you can go somewhere and try them on, like Sports Authority. Once you know the shoe and size you want, you should check out Shoes.com- free shipping both ways and usually a lot cheaper than Skinny Raven, Sports Authority, etc. Hope you find your perfect shoes!
