The types of sneakers are ever-changing, but they are always inseparable from their ultimate function, which is to protect the feet from being injured by objects on the ground. In addition to the above functions, Sneakers emphasize the impact on sports performance and the prevention of sports injuries. When we run, the weight on our feet is 2-3 times our body weight. Therefore, improper selection of Sneakers may cause varying degrees of injury.
1. Longer shoes
(1) People with large curvature of the soles and more exposed foot bones
(2) People who sweat a lot
(3) People whose toes are almost in a line
(4) People with heavier weight
(5) People in the growing or old age
(6) People who walk a lot
(7) Slender shoe in design
(8) Sneakers design with sharper toes
2. Don’t lengthen too many shoes
(1) The sole curvature is small
(2) People with light weight
(3) Sneakers with high heels
(4) Fatty sneakers in design
(5) Design shoes with a wider toe
Furthermore, pay attention to the Sneakers themselves, and then consider other factors:
(1) Hardness, softness, thickness, thinness and flexibility of shoe materials.
(2) The Sneakers themselves are low-top, high-top, high-heeled, with or without laces.
(3) Consumer’s hobbies, age, habits, occupation, etc.
Usually, the length of the sneaker (usually the length of the midsole) is about 1.5-2.cm longer than the actual foot.
3. When shopping for Sneakers:
(1) Put on the socks or socks of the same thickness that you were wearing during the exercise.
(2) Tie the shoelace and adjust the tightness of the shoelace appropriately, so you can feel whether the shoe fits well.
(3) Choose moderately soft insoles.
(4) The weight of the Sneakers should be light, and the heavy ones will make the wearer feel shedding and fatigue.
(5) Do not open the sneakers mouth too much, otherwise it will fall off easily when wearing, and it will be easy to get sick.
(6) Check the heel part of Sneakers, in order to avoid high or hard heel guards.
(7) Those with soft uppers and soles that are easy to bend. If they are too hard, they are not easy to bend and are prone to fatigue. When trying on, use a squatting position to check whether the shoes are good.
(8) Pay attention to the height of the shoe mouth and consider the position of the ankle bone, otherwise it is easy to rub the skin when wearing.
(9) Check whether the heel height of the sole is higher than the forefoot, because people’s feet are used to this way, the heel height should not be too high, and pay attention to whether the heel is air cushioned or has a soft texture.
(10) The joints inside the Sneakers should not rub the feet.
(11) Try on Sneakers and walk a few steps with them. It is best to alternately place the whole body weight on each foot.
Check whether the toe cap has enough space to accommodate the slightly stretched foot due to pressure.
(12) Outdoor shoes need to be designed with thick and wear-resistant soles, which are not easy to slip, while indoor shoes need to flatten the soles.
(13) When shopping for sneakers, it is best to arrange in the afternoon to avoid buying shoes early in the morning because the feet will be smaller at that time.
(14) According to different sports purposes and places, choose suitable Sneakers.