How to Choose the Right Running Shoe for Your Foot Type
Meta description: Buying running shoes online? This guide helps you match your foot type, gait, and mileage to the right shoe — so you order the right pair the first time.
The wrong running shoe causes more injuries than the running itself. Here's how to find your match without a trip to the store.
Know your arch type
The simplest at-home test: step out of the shower onto a paper bag and look at the footprint. A full print suggests low arches and a need for stability; a thin curve points to high arches that prefer cushioning.
Match the shoe to your mileage
A plush, high-stack shoe is great for long easy miles but sluggish for speed work. If you're racing or doing intervals, a lighter, more responsive shoe earns its place in the rotation.
Sizing for running is different
Your feet swell on long runs, so most runners size up a half size from their everyday shoe. Leave a thumb's width at the toe — and if you're between sizes, go up.
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