Why quality Shoes?
A pair of quality running shoes can make a significant impact in your work out experience. While there is no “best shoe” for everyone, all running shoes are built to protect your feet and provide traction during your run.
A good running shoe will help to protect your foot in two very important ways. First, a good running shoe will provide an optimal level of cushioning for your demands. While running, the body lands with forces that are 2.5 times your body weight. To help offset these forces shoes are designed with varying levels of cushioning, in the heel, midfoot, and forefoot. The second feature that running shoes provide is support for the foot. This is provided by the manufacturers creating rigidity where it is needed most and providing flexibility in the shoe where it can help to optimize your stride efficiency.
The proper traction that a running shoe provides will be determined by your demands. Are you looking for a shoe to do a daily 20 minute walk, to set a new personal best in a 5k this year, or are you looking to complete a race on the trails this fall? The Runners Forum has shoes that will meet every traction need, from an aggressive trail shoe, to a racing flat with limited outsole to reduce weight, to everything in between.
Is there a “best” running shoe on the market? The answer is simply, no. This is because all our feet are built differently, using unique stride mechanics to accomplish individual goals. Every running shoe offers features that vary from the next one, allowing individuals to find the best possible fit.
At The Runners Forum, our fit process takes each of these factors into account when finding the best shoe for you. We begin with an analysis of the shape of your foot, including its arch height. This helps us determine shoes that will or will not fit your foot properly. It also helps us to determine which insoles will help to customize the fit of your shoe to improve your comfort and level of performance. We then perform a gait analysis, which allows us to determine the biomechanics of your stride. Doing this allows us to determine the correct level of cushion and support that you will need in your shoe for an optimal biomechanical position. We will likely ask you lots of questions to make sure we give you exactly what you need. The last determining factor is the size of shoe. We then proceed with a side-by-side fitting process (i.e. 360 on one foot, and New Balance on the other) to help you analyze fit and feel.
With the fitting of a proper shoe and insole you can have a greater level of comfort, less injuries, an enhanced training capacity, which leads to increased levels of performance.
A good running shoe will help to protect your foot in two very important ways. First, a good running shoe will provide an optimal level of cushioning for your demands. While running, the body lands with forces that are 2.5 times your body weight. To help offset these forces shoes are designed with varying levels of cushioning, in the heel, midfoot, and forefoot. The second feature that running shoes provide is support for the foot. This is provided by the manufacturers creating rigidity where it is needed most and providing flexibility in the shoe where it can help to optimize your stride efficiency.
The proper traction that a running shoe provides will be determined by your demands. Are you looking for a shoe to do a daily 20 minute walk, to set a new personal best in a 5k this year, or are you looking to complete a race on the trails this fall? The Runners Forum has shoes that will meet every traction need, from an aggressive trail shoe, to a racing flat with limited outsole to reduce weight, to everything in between.
Is there a “best” running shoe on the market? The answer is simply, no. This is because all our feet are built differently, using unique stride mechanics to accomplish individual goals. Every running shoe offers features that vary from the next one, allowing individuals to find the best possible fit.
At The Runners Forum, our fit process takes each of these factors into account when finding the best shoe for you. We begin with an analysis of the shape of your foot, including its arch height. This helps us determine shoes that will or will not fit your foot properly. It also helps us to determine which insoles will help to customize the fit of your shoe to improve your comfort and level of performance. We then perform a gait analysis, which allows us to determine the biomechanics of your stride. Doing this allows us to determine the correct level of cushion and support that you will need in your shoe for an optimal biomechanical position. We will likely ask you lots of questions to make sure we give you exactly what you need. The last determining factor is the size of shoe. We then proceed with a side-by-side fitting process (i.e. 360 on one foot, and New Balance on the other) to help you analyze fit and feel.
With the fitting of a proper shoe and insole you can have a greater level of comfort, less injuries, an enhanced training capacity, which leads to increased levels of performance.