Forum ChaOdisiaque

Buying the right running shoes is not as easy as it sounds: The market is packed with a confusingly broad range Nike Air Pegasus 89 Dámské of new running shoes. Shoe manufacturers especially start gearing up in spring – and customers ask themselves: Which running shoes do I need? What are the current trends? Where should I buy them? Urs Weber, from the trade journal RUNNER'S WORLD, tells ISPO.com in an interview what really counts when it comes to buying running shoes.e is Germany's best expert on running shoes: Urs Weber, editor of the German edition of RUNNER'S WORLD and responsible for product testing, tests dozens of new running shoes each year for the world's biggest running magazine.There is hardly anyone else in Germany who knows as much about what customers need, what manufacturers produce, and what retailers Adidas NMD Dames are selling, than Urs Weber, who also organizes and moderates the symposium on running shoes at ISPO MUNICH.What is a good size? I always go by this rule Nike Air Max 90 Womens Blue of thumb: Standing with your weight distributed equally across both feet, there should still be a thumb's width of space in front of your longest toe in the running shoe. These shoes shouldn't fit too snugly, given that when you run, your feet slide forward in the shoe and your toes curl and grip.To be more precise, running shoes should be between half and a whole size bigger than your day-to-day shoes. Unfortunately, sizes are not standardized. So just because one pair of running shoes might fit me to US size 10, it doesn't mean that the same will apply to another pair.What's important when it comes to fit and comfort?The fit needs to be very good. And the same applies to comfort, Nike Air Pegasus 89 Femme particularly as famous biomechanics have been stating for a while now that "comfort" is the most important criterion when buying running shoes. You will Adidas Superstar Femme get a feel for it: Am I really comfortable in these shoes? "A good running shoe is an investment in your body and health," Urs Weber tells ISPO.com in an interview – and gives us ten tips for buying running shoes.

Keyword comfort: How important is the arch in running shoes?The arch will greatly influence how comfortable you feel in the shoes. It is the difference between the level of the front and back of your foot. Put simply: How pronounced are the heels of the running shoes? Shoes used for training purposes usually have a heel of 8 to 12 millimeters. Competition shoes have less of an arch.What are the most significant trends this spring?First: shoes now have more cushioning. Nike Air Max 90 Mujer Rosas Running shoes now have softer cushioning and the number of models offering maximum cushioning has increased. Second: more flexibility. The age of stiff Nike Air Max 90 Damen Schwarz midsoles has passed; soles are becoming more flexible. And third: The production of the outer materials is becoming more elaborate, making them lighter, more breathable, and giving them a better cut, meaning that they match the movement of the foot better than they used to.Tip 3: New materials offer greater cushioningWhere has this trend toward greater cushioning come from?
Almost all manufacturers are now using new and more innovative materials: in most cases new EVA combinations or PU materials, that is to say polyurethane. These new Adidas Superstar Femme Noir cushioning materials have a very high level of elasticity to match the foot's movements, something you can feel in the cushioning. And especially Nike Air Max 1 Damen the PU foams are no longer temperature-dependent, working just as well in winter as in summer.How do I know how much cushioning I need? That can be determined by looking at your body (dimensions, etc): A small woman who weighs only 50 kilograms will require a different level of cushioning than a two-meter-tall man weighing 100 kilos who needs a more elaborate level of cushioning and a more stable shoe design. Runners who are overweight should avoid so-called "Barefoot shoes" – or at least initially.

Take your old running shoes with you when you buy new ones.Where can I buy running shoes? Is it worth buying them online? Or will I get better advice from my local retailer?The fitting session Adidas ZX Flux Mujer is essential when buying running shoes. That's the advantage of stationary retail. Buying running shoes online increases the risk of not finding Nike Air Max 90 Womens Black the right shoe and having to make do with second best. My advice is: Always shop with specialized dealers, give yourself plenty of time, and try on and out as many models as possible.How can I find the right running shoes in the huge range on offer these days?Don't let yourself be discouraged by the sheer number of shoes on offer. One tip: It is really important to take your old, worn out running shoes with you when you buy new ones.This will allow dealers to use the wear and scuffing on your shoes to determine where you are putting your weight and how your foot rolls when you run. A skilled retailer will be able to tell what requirements need to be met by your new running shoes. A good Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 Damen retailer needs to be a good listener.