With so many options to buy shoes and other gear at our finger-tips, why is it important to go into a Run Specialty Store to go through the fit process?
Running is an individual sport- in so many ways, but what we mean is that your run, stride and style is uniquely yours. Each person's body mechanics are a bit different and as a person runs sometimes they experience aches and pains, injury, sore feet, blisters, etc. Which is where we come in.
A running/walking analysis gives us an image of what is going on with your stride, arch of your foot and overall mechanics to then guide you to a direction of shoe options. No one shoe works for everyone, just like no one insert works for one person.
There are so many benefits to going through the process:
- Provides a chance to avoid or help injury
- Information is power, the more you learn about your running style the better your training will go
- Find your individualized fit- shoes, inserts, socks, etc.
- Focus on your body’s performance and not just the shoe
- Learn how to customize lacing your shoes for the right feel
Now, the big thing, who benefits from a shoe fitting? EVERYONE, walker, runner, aerobics, daily wear, etc. Finding your right fit no matter your activity can help your feet be happy.