Go To PT With The Best Running Shoes

Monday, July 5th, 2010 at 3:47 pm

Okay, we’ve all been to the Post Exchange to stand in front of a wall with those funny looking red, white, and blue signs with the pictures of feet on them. Sometimes you don’t need a sign to figure it out. Looking at ugly, bulky shoes? You’re standing in front of the “Flat Feet” wall. Staring at shoes that look decent or normal but there is never a normal size in stock? That’s the “Normal Arch” wall. By process of elimination, if you’re standing in front of some stylish overpriced running shoes, you’re standing in front of the “High Arch” wall.
If we were in an ideal world, I’m sure that most of us prefer to stroll to PT formation with no footwear. However, this would make us more prone to injuries. Shoes serve as protection and at the same time, contribute to running performance. To get your hands on the best running shoes, the next time you drag your feet through the Military Exchange Store or any athletic shoe store, think of these pointers:

1. Determine the form of your foot by taking a look at your foot print. The forms may be: a) neutral-arched, a curve along the sides of the foot connects to the heel and toe. b) mid-ached foot or flat foot, the prints reveal a minimal curvature along the outside of the foot. c) High-arched foot characterized by a thin band between the heel and the toe. I’m sure most services told you about your arch when you first joined the military. If not, do the paper bag test.
2. Select the shoes that would suit your foot type. Stability shoes are good for the neutral-arched foot. It provides support to the middle part of the foot. Motion-control shoes, those heavy, with dense midsoles fits best for the flat foot. And cushioned shoes, with soft midsole and curved shape are good for high-arched foot.
3. Stick on your own size. Determine if your shoes are tight or not before running. At least there would be half-inch allowance in your shoes to allow proper circulation the moment your feet swell. Be sure, the heel does not slide up or down when running or walking. Check for those ridiculous seems on the inside of your shoe. They sometimes contribute to blood under the toe nail.

4. When buying, test it well. To have a good preference, use the socks you often times use in running. Also, both feet don’t exactly measures the same, go by the size of the larger foot. And try to fit some shoes during the afternoon, when feet usually get swollen.
5. Unfortunately for us flat footed people, as far as running shoes, go for the function, not for the fashion.

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