Picking the right running shoes is important in keeping your feet comfortable and helping to prevent running injuries. Here are some things to look for in a good pair of running shoes. The heel of the shoe should be snug, and you shouldn’t be able to slip your heel out when laced up. The shoe should be wide enough that your toes are not cramped against the sides of the shoe. When it comes to length, your toes also shouldn’t be cramped and should have room to move and wiggle. There should also be some flex in the shoe, as a shoe that is too rigid can cause strain on the foot. Finally, your feet should remain comfortable in the shoe even after hours of wear.

If you are a runner, wearing the right running shoe is essential. For more information, contact one of our podiatrists from Jill Einhorn, DPM and James Einhorn, DPM. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Choosing the Right Running Shoe for Your Foot Type

To increase performance and avoid the risk of injury, it is important to choose the right running shoe based on your foot type. The general design of running shoes revolves around pronation, which is how the ankle rolls from outside to inside when the foot strikes the ground.

• Neutral runners are able to choose from a wide variety of shoes, including minimalist shoes or even going barefoot.
• Runners who overpronate, or experience an over-abundance of ankle rolling, should choose shoes that provide extra motion control and stability.
• Runners who underpronate, or supinate, have feet that have high arches and lack flexibility, preventing shock absorption. They require shoes with more flexibility and cushion.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Brooklyn and Astoria, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.