Selecting the right running shoes is essential for comfort, performance, and injury prevention. The best choice depends on foot shape, gait, and running goals. Runners with flat feet may need stability shoes, while those with high arches may benefit from cushioned support. Understanding your gait, whether neutral, where your foot lands evenly and rolls naturally, overpronated, where your foot rolls inward excessively, or supinated, where your foot rolls outward too much, also helps in finding proper footwear. Wearing the wrong shoes can lead to foot pain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, or stress fractures. A podiatrist can evaluate your foot structure and gait, recommend the right shoe type, and provide orthotics, if needed. If you have foot pain while running, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can treat various foot conditions, and provide additional guidance on appropriate shoes to wear for your running style.
You should always make sure your running shoes fit properly in order to avoid injury. For more information, contact Dr. Richard Silverstein from Union Foot Care. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Choosing the Right Running Shoe for Your Foot Type
Improper shoe sizing can cause a myriad of problems for your feet. Shoes that don’t fit you properly can lead to muscular imbalances in your body, which can result in foot, knee, and hip injuries.
Tips for Finding the Right Running Shoe
- Make sure you have a thumb’s width of wiggle room between the end of your longest toe and the front of the shoe.
- There should be little to no slipping at the heel
- Don’t assume your size in one shoe brand will be your size in another
- Do not lace up your shoes too tightly
- Walk around in the store with your new shoes before you buy them
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in Havre de Grace, MD . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.
