The 8 things that will help you better choose your sports shoes

Finally spring, and you need a new pair of sneakers? Here are 8 tips that will help you choose the best athletic shoe for your needs.

1- Comfort

You must be comfortable in your shoe from the moment you try it on! To help you assess your comfort level, take the time to walk around the store. It is also better not to be in a hurry when you go shoe hunting.

Another tip, when possible, try on your shoes at the end of the day or after your workout since that's when your feet are the widest. When putting on your shoe, the toes should have enough room to move. Also, the heel should be well supported by the shoe. It shouldn't come out of the sneaker when you walk or run.

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2- Use

If you do a specific sport more than three times a week, you need a specialized shoe. Come and see us in store to find out, because the espadrille market offers a choice of brands and models that are quite incredible, with nuances in the materials, the shape of the shoe, etc., in order to protect the regions of the foot undergoing greatest stress during exercise.

3- The look!

The look of the sneaker shouldn't be the reason you opt for a shoe (flat as well!).

4- The price

Be prepared to invest in a quality shoe. Choose a shoe based on your needs and budget. Avoid paying a lot for a trendy brand or model that does not offer added value, and opt for the best shoe according to your level of training. If you're just starting out in your sport, nothing beats investing in a pair of marathon running shoes!

5- The type of shoe

Sports sneakers are grouped into three categories: running, training (multisport) and walking.

For running, the shoe must be equipped with a suitable shock absorption system since while running, your foot supports the equivalent of three to five times your body weight. On the sole side, it must be flexible in order to allow better shock absorption capacity. It must also be very light. For walking, you need a shoe with a good absorption system and a sole that allows the foot to roll naturally. For multisport training, the shoe should offer good support, good grip and excellent stability. It is typically lower and a little heavier than other sports shoes.

6- The right support

Broadly speaking, there are three categories of support: neutral, stability, or maximum support. Remember that the correct category is established according to the degree of pronation (sagging of the arch of the foot in motion) when rolling the foot.

7- Know your foot

Look at the underside of your sole to check the condition of your shoe. If there is wear on the outer surface, you have a supinated foot. If the wear is on the inside surface of the sole, you have an overpronated foot. Also, it may be useful to measure your foot once a year since the foot changes as you age. And don't forget to take into account that shoe sizes can vary depending on the brand.