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Good Running Shoes.

© Lynn Seely

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****** Where Do I Find A Good Shoe?

The running season is in full swing and many of us are ready to buy new shoes.

I have had a few requests to explain the difference between a running shoe and a tennis shoe, as well as a few other questions regarding Plantar Fasciitis and if the wrong shoe can cause it. Well, yes, the wrong shoe may indeed contribute to a foot injury and PF is one injury I'll cover today.

What type of shoes can contribute to the dreaded Plantar Fasciitis? (Check here for more specific information on Plantar Fascitis.)

In considering the running shoe and PF, beware of shoes that are too flexible in the midsole or that flex before the point at which the toes join the foot result in forces that can both directly cause a stretch in the plantar fascia and contibute to excess pronation in the foot (subtalar joint).

That's not good of course.

The lack of stability that exists in a shoe with this characteristic occurs not just at the transverse plane of the shoe where the shoe actually flexes, but also in a longitudinal plane, reducing the effectiveness of the shoe in controlling pronation.

So, we want a shoe that will be stable and not have excessive flexibility in the mid-sole or where the toes join the foot.

Although there is no way for me to try to review every shoe (nor would I want to) and since I cannot point out running shoes to be avoided, I can, at least, point you in the direction of the experts who will be able to answer your questions in detail.

One of the very best sources to find out what shoe is right for you is here at the American Running Assoication (or AR&FA). They have a running shoe database that helps you find the right shoe for your needs. You absolutely don't want to miss this place!

The SNEAKER SOURCE is a another place to check out running shoes and have queries answered.

Another favorite web site to take a look and have a lot of your questions answered is at the CyberPark, New Balance web site.

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