Running is a very popular sport. It is a great way to get in shape. Runners
can make it a solo sport or get together with a group and talk why they head on
down the road as a group. There are those who are competitive and those who just
want the feeling of moving. For all of these people it is imperative to find the
best fit of running shoes. A shoe is not the only item of apparel that must fit
well for someone who runs. It is the most important item to have fit well. The
ramifications of a poorly fitting shoe can be long term. Injuries from an ill
fitting shoe can stop training in its tracks. The most severe injuries can have
long term effects. There are many types of sports footwear offered in the
marketplace today. This is a change from past decades when there were few
choices.
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were really only a few models of tennis shoes or sneakers. They were not
specialized for particular runners. There has been a great increase in the
number of shoes offered but that this still means the consumer needs to be extra
careful and not just pick any shoe. The level of footwear ranges greatly. There
are differences in quality of construction and design. This does not mean a
runner has to buy the most costly one. What it does mean is
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a quality shoe. The feet take a beating with every stride. Part of what has
fueled new design is an increased understanding on how athletics effect the
body. Science has also helped develop new materials that can be used in
footwear. This has allowed improvements in options for all level of runners.
These advances allow better choices for runners to get a proper fitting footwear
that prevents injury. Feet differ between people. These variances include the
height of the foot arch. There are people with extremely high arches and those
with almost none at all. These arches effect what kind of shoe a runner needs to
choose. Different shoes are designed to provide a range of support. The fitting
of a shoe must also factor in how a person places their foot on the ground with
each stride. There is a tremendous impact on the body with each step.
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are runners who strike with the heel first and others who run differently.
Athletes also land more on one side of the foot than the other. These
differences must be taken into account when fitting is done. There are many
products made by well known manufacturers. Many of them offer charts that narrow
down their shoes for different people. This information can usually found
online. This can be helpful for a runner to choose a shoe. One of the best ways
to figure out what the best shoe is for each person is to consult with the
experts at a running store. The associates there can take the time to observe
the person and make recommendations. Several styles can then be tried on and the
best fit for running shoes can be found.
Have you ever gone out shopping
with your friends, or whoever, and while you're out you find an amazing pair of
shoes, the shoes that you know you just couldn't possibly live without? The
thing is, what do you do when they don't have your size? If you say, "forget it,
I don't need them anyway." You need to turn around, go back to the store, and
buy those bad boys! I'm sure this has happened to about 95% of women. It always
seems as though the perfect shoe for you is always one-half or even one size too
small. Or maybe you purchase the perfect pair of shoes, and when you get home,
you realize they don't fit. Well, have I got news for you. There are ways around
this problem. There are many techniques in which one can actually "stretch"
their shoes. You'll almost NEVER have to worry about not finding the right size
shoe again!I am going to take the time to help all of the women, who have this
problem mentioned above, to "stretch" their shoes. I have found quite an
assortment of interesting ways of doing this. There are the at-home remedies,
using a shoe stretcher, and taking your shoes to a professional.I will list the
at-home remedies that I have found, and then I will discuss them further each
individually. The at-home remedies include wearing your shoes in, you can freeze
them, you can use a damp newspaper, you can use oats and grain, you can use
rubbing alcohol spray, and you can also use potatoes. In order to "wear your
shoes in," you need to put the shoes on, and walk around in them for a while at
home for a couple days. Take the shoes on and off, repeating this process.
Within a day or two, your shoes should be well worn-in.The process of freezing
your shoes is very interesting. This process is mostly for shoes made of leather
or fake leather. You must have two plastic baggies, free of any holes, and able
to seal. Fill both baggies one-third of the way with water, and seal them. Then,
place a baggie inside of each shoe, and make sure that they fit the inside of
the shoe completely. Following this, you place the shoes in the freezer, and
wait until the ice is frozen, or just overnight. After you remove the shoes from
the freezer, you must let the ice thaw before removing the baggies in order to
avoid ruining your shoes. The idea of this is that the water turns into ice,
which expands your shoe.The method of using damp newspaper is quite different
but very easy. You will need to scrunch up wet newspaper, and shove as many
pieces into your shoe as possible. Make sure that you do not deform the shape of
your shoe. Wait for the newspaper to dry, and then remove it. This is very
simple.The next at-home remedy involves using oats and grain. This method really
only works on leather boots; however, you need to fill the boot with oats or
grain, and pour enough water in to cover the oats or grain. The idea of this
method is that the oats or grain will inflate overnight. However, I would not
recommend this method on your favorite pair of expensive leather boots.This next
option is a home-made shoe stretching spray. This concoction is made up of fifty
percent rubbing alcohol and fifty percent water. It would be best to use a spray
bottle, and spray the inside of the shoe. Then, it is recommended to put on a
pair of socks and wear the shoe for about twenty minutes while still wet. This
should stretch the shoe out pretty well.The last at-home remedy, which is sort
of weird, is using a potato. Who would have thought? But this remedy is almost
the simplest of all of the above mentioned. All you have to do is peel the
potato (one that is large enough to create a bulge in the shoe) and let it sit
over night.If you haven't caught on yet, there is an increasingly commonality on
the methods of stretching the shoes. It is quite easy to see that all you need
is something that will expand and hold position, while being inside your shoe
for a decent amount of time. But also, besides these home remedies, there are
still some other options for stretching your shoes. These include using an
actual shoe stretcher (on leather shoes), just being patient, and last but not
least, go to a professional to have the shoe stretched.Shoe stretchers are made
of wood, and are designed in the shape of a foot. Most shoe stretches have
adjustments that help with stretching the shoes. Also, shoe stretches are able
to adjust not only the length, but also the width too.The idea of just being
patient, and going slow with stretching your shoe is pretty much the same idea
as wearing your shoes in. It is a known fact that you can't go anywhere and buy
a shoe that will fit your foot just perfectly, unless of course you're having
them custom made. All shoes need time to adjust themselves and mold themselves
to the exact shape of your foot, so be patient.Finally, the last method of shoe
stretching is to just visit a professional shoe stretcher. This is probably the
easiest method of them all, but the most costly. However, if it is an expensive
shoe that you just love, then it is well worth the cost of a professional shoe
stretcher.Now that I have given you this information on all of the different
ways (I'm sure there are more methods) to stretch your shoes, don't be so afraid
to buy a pair that may be one-half size too small. There are some great
techniques mentioned above that I have actually used myself and can assure you
that they do work.