Running Shoes 101

Running is a simple sport.  You don't need a lot of fancy or expensive equipment. There's usually no need to travel to a groomed field or stadium. You can run anytime and anywhere. All you need to do is lace up your shoes and head out the door. In reality you don't even need the shoes, but most runners are more comfortable with a good pair of running shoes.

Today’s running shoes are designed to provide comfort, correct bio-mechanical inefficiencies, prevent injuries and enhance performance. The running shoes industry is a multi-billion dollor business. Because of the big dollars involved, nearly every athletic company is producing a large selection of running shoes. Just walk into your neighborhood running store or sporting goods store. You will see a mind boggling assortment of shoes available. That nearly overwhelming selection can make picking the right shoe a difficult choice. Here are the basics of running shoes that I hope will help you successfully negotiate your way through the shoe maze.

• Shoe Construction
  The components of running shoes
• Shoe Selection
  How to pick your perfect running shoe
• Types of Running Shoes
  The six basic types of running shoes
• Shoe Fit
  Does your shoe fit your foot?