Biomechanic
Runners seeking the best running shoes for running and races need to take into consideration several interrelated factors that will help them select the best shoe models for their needs.
- What kind of feet, notably arch type, and body type does the runner have?
- What type of motion or gait does the runner exhibit?
- Where and to what running or racing purpose will the shoes be used?
While running shoe companies may offer some variations as to the number of different running shoe categories, most places will follow the three basic types offered by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine: cushioned or neutral; stability, and motion control or maximum stability.
Further, running sites and running stores differentiate between a running shoe’s category in terms of fit (questions 1 and 2, above) and its use in terms of running surface and event (question 3). Runner’s World, the print and online site dedicated to runners at all levels, offers common distinctions: performance, trail, and racing.
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