How To Buy Trail Running Shoes
- September 16, 2009
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Andre_Scott
Leaving the roads and hitting some trails opens up a whole new world for avid runners, but it also demands different equipment, too.
You Will Need
- A place to buy trail running shoes
- A thick pair of trail running socks
Step 1: Figure out where you’ll normally run
Figure out what type of terrain you want to cover most often. You will be picking a shoe based on this, so don’t rush your decision.
Step 2: Pick shoes with a good grip for groomed trails
For groomed trails in a park or a packed fire road, select a shoe with good grip, plush cushioning, and a wide, stable tread. These types of shoes will resemble standard running shoes.
Step 3: Pick a shoe with protection for rocky trails
Pick a shoe with solid toe and heel protection if rocky trails and boulders are more your style. This type of shoe should have a hard plastic shank underfoot and a tread that looks like it was taken from a hiking boot.
For running up and down mountains, consider a trail runner with a high ankle – almost like a basketball shoe – for added support.
Step 4: Pick a waterproof shoe
For galloping through mud, rain, snow, and muck, pick a shoe with a waterproof/breathable liner, a stiff sole, and a tread with widely spaced lugs.
Step 5: Pick a shoe with plenty of ventilation
If you’l be running in hot desert areas, slip on a shoe with plenty of ventilation to help keep your feet cool.
Step 6: Make sure it fits snugly
Whichever shoe you pick, make sure it fits snugly in the heel and around the toes. Try on several sizes while wearing your trail running socks. Something too small will be uncomfortable and something too large will lead to awful blisters.
Every year there is a mountain marathon run along the Inca Trail in Peru, which winds its way to Machu Picchu.
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Comments (4)
Awesome running trails! Great close ups of the shoes! They really highlighted the important features of running sneakers!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
This is a really good guide on running shoes. Very well done. I do most of my running on the East Coast where we get a ton of rain/ freezing rain and ice. I have been buying these Ice Cleat Pull overs that go right over my shoe. They have these really low profile Tungston spikes which grab the ice. I tried a few chap pairs but I am 100 Percent sold on these one brand called SPIKY ICE CLEATS. i bought mine from their website www.spiky.com
over 2 years ago by Richard8846
i agree on that last part, because im from peru and im thinking to buy some shoes and heading back there, okay!!!!!
over 2 years ago by Aaron_Picoaga
nike free shoes ,air max 2011,air max 2010,air max 2009 are the best running shoes what supplied in http://hicheapshoes.com ,the price is between $65~$73
11 months ago by chrise
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