What are the different types of sports shoes? How to choose the right shoes

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Today, every workout or sport requires different shoes. If you practice playing a particular sport more than 2 days a week, choose a pair of shoes suitable for that sport to protect yourself from injury.

1. Different types of sports shoes

1.1 Running shoes

When you're ready to run, you'll need a pair of shoes with thick padding to absorb the shock of your foot stepping on the pavement. Running shoes are designed to create forward motion while protecting the forefoot and heel. A good pair of running shoes will avoid the risk of stress fractures, tendonitis or other problems.

1.2 Minimalist shoes

If you want to run barefoot but have support, the minimalist “5-toed” shoes are the ideal choice for the practitioner. They are light, flexible and do not have thick padding. It remains unclear whether these shoes are better or worse than others in preventing injury. One study found that pain and injury were more common among runners who wore minimalist shoes. People who are overweight are at a higher risk of injury.

1.3 Walking shoes

The way to choose sports shoes for people who like to walk is to find a light shoe. That shoe also needs to have extra shock absorption in the heel and foot to reduce pain and muscle tension. Shoes with slightly rounded soles will help transfer weight more gently from heel to toe. Walking shoes also have stiffer parts in the front so that the wearer can roll the toes instead of flexing like in running shoes.

1.4 Tennis shoes

When playing tennis, players make a lot of quick movements from side to side of the sports court. To do so, players need shoes that both support the inside and support the outside of the foot. At the same time, the shoes need to be flexible in the sole to be able to move quickly forward. When playing tennis on soft courts, players should choose shoes with soft soles. When playing on hard courts, players should choose shoes with spiked soles.

1.5 Versatile training shoes

This shoe is a good choice if the player enjoys a variety of sports. Therefore, players can choose shoes designed to be flexible in the forefoot if you want to run and support both feet if you want to play tennis or do aerobics.

1.6 Trail running shoes

For those who like to run off-road, shoes that can withstand mud, soil, water and rocks are an indispensable choice. This type of shoe has a larger sole than a traditional running shoe. They also have extra support in the heel and sides to keep runners safe when running on uneven surfaces.

1.7 Basketball shoes

This type of shoe has a thick and stiff sole, making it more stable when running up and down the court. The shoe has an elevated upper, which supports the ankle during rapid changes of direction or when jumping up and down to the ground, avoiding injury.

1.8 Football boots

When on the football field, players should wear shoes with spikes, spikes or studs on the soles, because they help to grip the grass better. Soccer shoes do not have a pointed toe, so there is no resistance when kicking the ball. They are designed with a snug fit that feels tight to the foot, making the player feel like their foot is touching the ball when kicking.

1.9 Other types of shoes

Lacrosse shoes: Players will need to run quickly, change direction and make lots of stops on the grass. Racquet shoes have a raised upper for ankle support. The insole is usually molded into the outer edge of the sole. When walking, riders will notice that their feet grip the ground well when moving forward; Baseball and softball shoes: They are longer and narrower than some other sports shoes, the toecap can be made of metal instead of molded plastic; Golf shoes: These shoes help players walk safer. The sole helps stabilize the foot when turning, reducing the risk of slipping when going from place to place or when entering and exiting sand traps; Hiking shoes: For those who want to walk long distances, hiking shoes or boots will help their feet better grip the road, avoiding the risk of falling. Practitioners should choose a shoe that fits their hiking plan between shoes, light boots, medium boots, or heavy boots; Cycling shoes: Trainers should choose a pair of shoes that match their cycling style. Mountaineering and recreational cycling shoes with sunken and flexible soles that can be used for cycling or walking. Competition or performance cycling shoes have a stiff sole with a spike on the outside, which transfers more power to the pedals.

2. How to choose the right sports shoes

Choosing the right pair of sports shoes will help the practitioner feel comfortable wearing, and bring the best training effect. Meanwhile, choosing the wrong sports shoes can make the practitioner more susceptible to pain or sports injury during use. Here are some tips to help trainers choose the best sneakers:
Know your feet: Everyone's feet are different in size, thickness and shape. First, the practitioner needs to clearly identify his feet to choose the right shoes. The criteria to be assessed include: Foot shape (normal, concave, flat), foot length check, foot width check; Choose shoes by sport: Different sports will use their own shoes to suit the competition environment of each sport. In the above article, there was a detailed analysis of this issue; Don't buy multi-purpose shoes: Some shoe brands have launched multi-purpose shoes for many sports. However, multi-purpose shoes often do not meet the necessary criteria of all sports. For example, walking shoes often have hard soles, running shoes often have soft and light soles. Therefore, if playing 2 sports, players should prepare 2 pairs of shoes; Rule of thumb: The distance from the toe to the toe should be as little as the width or width of the thumb (equivalent to 0.5 - 2cm excess). This distance gives the foot comfort during the use of sports shoes; Try on shoes in person: Buyers should try on shoes in person, not choose sports shoes online. In-person shoe testing helps buyers accurately gauge how their feet feel when wearing actual shoes. At the same time, buyers can also try on many different sizes to choose the best pair of shoes; Wear socks when choosing shoes: If you intend to wear socks when playing sports, you need to bring socks when choosing shoes. This is to accurately determine the right shoe size during actual use; Choose shoes at the end of the day: After a day of exercise, the feet will expand to their maximum. This phenomenon is also the condition of the foot during exercise. Therefore, exercisers should buy sports shoes at the end of the day to choose the right size shoes; Pay attention to shoe sole thickness: The thickness of the shoe sole affects the stability of the shoe during use. Some people often twist or turn their ankles if they wear shoes with too high soles. The thickness of the sole is also determined by the body weight of the wearer. When choosing sports shoes for fat people, it is advisable to give preference to thick sole shoes to avoid harming the joints when moving. For thin people, they should choose thinner sole shoes because there is no need to disperse excess weight;

Pay attention to shoe weight: Sports shoes are usually made with light weight. However, some shoes are even made super light for competitive purposes for experienced players. Depending on the user's needs, the buyer can choose a pair of shoes with an appropriate weight; Pay attention to shoe height: This is a criterion that affects more aesthetics than the feeling of using shoes. Usually, people with good height should choose shoes with moderate soles and wide width. People with limited height should choose high and compact shoes to enhance their figure. When choosing sports shoes, practitioners need to base on important criteria such as sport, foot size, feeling when wearing shoes, ... to make a decision to buy suitable shoes, bringing effective training. tallest.

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