How to choose sneakers?

Which of us does not like sports shoes? After all, she is so convenient, comfortable, stylish and beautiful. But do we all know how to choose the right shoes?

Sneakers are divided by type and this circumstance should be considered when choosing them. It is necessary to clearly understand the scope of use of future sneakers, which will determine their type.

Sneakers for physical education can be universal, but the presence of a rigid sole with a rubberized structure is a must. In the area of ​​the heel should be located a cavity filled with air, which will provide good cushioning. As for the tread, it can be shallow, but embossed. Such sneakers should not be high, but the use of mesh material is a prerequisite, since the foot must be ventilated.

Running shoes must be light, with a soft internal structure. With such shoes, the load on the body will be slightly reduced. As in the previous version, running sneakers should have shock-absorbing hollow elements. It will be convenient to run in sneakers with a thick but elastic sole. The heel in such shoes should be higher than the toe.

For aerobics, shaping and fitness You must have sports shoes made from flexible and lightweight materials. The ankle should be well fixed so that the likelihood of injury is reduced.

Parkour or tracing based on complex and even dangerous techniques: jumping, spinning, somersaults, jerks, throws. To parkour were successful and safe, you need to choose good shoes. First of all, it is worth paying attention to depreciation, which should be upscale. Many manufacturers place a special gel in the heel and forefoot area, use springy thick-walled rubber and make the upper part of the back elastic, low elasticity.

Small spikes may be present on the tread. The top of such sneakers can be made of leather or rubber, mesh materials in this case are not suitable, because they will cling and quickly become worthless. When occupying parkour, the biggest load falls on the sock. The best option would be rubberized toe sneakers.

For tennis special sneakers are also required. They are recognizable by their high height, which reaches the ankles, their average weight, their flexible soles in the toe area, and the fine tread pattern. In these sneakers you will not slip on the court. Many manufacturers of tennis shoes include a rubber layer in the sole, and a plastic insert in the heel area. With this design, the sole is stiff and the foot is stable in position. These sneakers are recognizable by a curved hard back. Most often, sneakers are made of genuine leather, but high-end synthetics are also acceptable.

Basketball Sneakers simply must have a hard sole with the addition of rubber. Do not forget about depreciation inserts. It is best to choose shoes with a tread in the form of a Christmas tree, in this case the legs will not slip on slippery flooring. It is worth considering only leather shoes.

Football sneakers often called "centipedes"; thorns must be present on their tread. The height of such shoes does not reach the ankles. If you choose between leather and synthetic sneakers, the second option will be more appropriate, but only the material should be very high quality. When choosing shoes for playing football, you need to very accurately choose the size. A discrepancy of at least a few millimeters will not allow you to fully feel the moment of contact of the feet with the ball.

Volleyball shoes equipped with rubber sole with herringbone-type tread. Depreciation is also an indispensable element in such shoes; it can be gel or airborne.

For weightlifting you must have low sneakers with a stiff and dense sole, which will provide reliable support during heavy lifting. In addition, the foot should be well fixed, so you should choose leather shoes with elastic lacing. The tread pattern may be slightly expressed, but the presence of lifting on the heel is a prerequisite that will not allow the athlete to fall back.

Sneakers that are not correctly sized can cause many problems not only with the foot, but also with the legs in general. To choose the right size for your sneakers, you need to follow a number of simple rules that were developed by Dr. Mark Cucuzell:

• Runners often change the shape and size of their feet after six months of intense training. Therefore, do not focus on the size that you had before.
• To determine the size of the legs, it is necessary to take a vertical position, measure the length of the foot and its width.
• Even if you are used to wearing shoes of one brand, do not be too lazy to try on models from other manufacturers. Perhaps sneakers of another brand are more suitable for a changed foot.
• It is advisable to buy sneakers at the end of the working week, since the legs are slightly swollen. Do not bypass the half sizes.

• From the sneakers you need to get the insole and attach it to the foot. The location of the foot on the insole should be free, and from the fingers to the edge of the insole should be a distance of about 0.5 cm. The insole should be moderately stiff and not high, otherwise it will take up a lot of space in the sneakers, will quickly become unusable and will dull the sensation of contact with the surface.
• Trying on sneakers should be carried out on those socks that will be used for training.
• During the fitting, the laces do not need to be tightened very tight.
• If women's sneakers are selected on a wide foot, then it makes sense to pay attention to men's models. Many of them have a universal design that suits both men and women.
• Shine new sneakers, you need to rise on your toes. If the index finger enters between the heel and the back of the shoe in this position, then it suits you and you will not feel any discomfort when playing sports.
• During the fitting it is advisable to run in sneakers, of course, that this is not always possible. But such shoes during walking and when running can manifest themselves in different ways.

There are several basic rules and secrets, the observance of which will help to make the right choice of sneakers.

• During the fitting, it is worth lacing the sneakers at your discretion. Incorrect lacing can distort the sensations and radically change the situation.
• The fold line should pass some testing. To do this, you need to take a sneaker, rest his toe on the floor and push on the heel. The place where the sole will be bent should correspond to the anatomy of the foot. In sneakers with the wrong fold line it will be inconvenient to run, and even flat feet can be earned.

• Corrective insoles are mandatory for people with flat feet. They provide additional support for the foot, give comfort and increase safety during sports.
• Buying obviously small or narrow sneakers is a common mistake of many.
• Do not rush to go out in new sneakers. Initially, you need to test them at home: walk in them for a while and even go for a run. All manifestations of discomfort during running will only intensify and certainly will not pass with time. And to return to the store clean sneakers will be much easier.

First of all, sneakers are evaluated by external parameters. Few of us will buy shoes that do not like our design or its external characteristics raise any questions. This is exactly what we’ll talk about.

So, we take the sneakers in our hands and begin to carefully study the name of the manufacturer and brand. No one is safe from buying a fake and you can buy some Nyke under the type of brand Nike sneakers. Such shoes can be of high quality, durable and very good, but do you want to take risks and buy a “pig in a poke”.

There are also models with a correctly written brand, without visible differences and shortcomings, but the place of production is not indicated anywhere. In this case, there is also a high probability of acquiring a fake of unknown origin.

The quality of the manufacture of shoes can often be determined by its external characteristics. High-quality sneakers will not confuse you with visible, sloppy and rough seams, drops of glue on the sole and even more so on the outer material. Smell the sneakers, they should not be smashed by shoe glue, rubber and other not very pleasant things.

It is necessary to evaluate the sole with particular care. In good sneakers, the sole has a multilayer design, which is created like a sandwich. Usually the sole consists of hard rubber and midsole.

If you are intentionally going to buy leather sneakers and want to succumb to the sellers' provocation, then you need to use the following tips:

1. On sneakers should be a special information leaflet, which displays the composition of each element of the shoe. True, not all manufacturers report this information to their consumers.
2. If the sneakers do not have any information on the composition, then you can press your hand for 10 seconds on the shoes. It will become warm from genuine leather, and the artificial material will be cool and even sweat may appear.
3. Bend the shoe. But this time not to determine the bend line, but to check the rate of straightening of the material. Genuine leather will quickly return to its original position, but artificial material will need some time for this process.
4. It would be nice to drop a few drops of water on the sneaker. In the case of genuine leather, a darkening will become noticeable, but the artificial material will not react in any way to such an effect.