Sports shoes in test - Expensive or cheap
Do sports shoes have to be expensive?
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Whether sports or leisure: perhaps you are also faced with the decision to buy a new sports shoe. This often raises the question of whether the sports shoe should be cheap or expensive. This question often divides the minds. The following text tries to answer this question accordingly. What is generally important for sports shoes?
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So if you want to go out and buy a sports shoe for sport and leisure, you should not even look at the price at first - i.e. whether cheap or expensive. Simply testing your sports shoe can tell you which one fits you best. As a general rule, it is best if you choose the shoe yourself.
What is generally important for sports shoes?
So if you want to go out and buy a sports shoe for sport and leisure, you should not even look at the price at first - i.e. whether cheap or expensive. Simply testing your sports shoe can tell you which one fits you best. As a general rule, it is best if you choose the shoe yourself.
Of course, you can also have models sent to your home, but sports shops in particular have experienced staff who can help you choose the right sports shoe and are also available to answer any questions you may have. First of all, make sure you choose the "right" sports shoe - if you are a woman, you should look for women's sports shoes. Since women's feet are narrower and more delicate, this is also reflected in the construction of the shoe.
In addition, women are normally lighter than men, which also affects their running behaviour. Above all, make it clear to yourself for what purpose you want to use the sports shoe: just running, for indoor sports? Different models can be used here and can therefore play a decisive role in the choice. Therefore you should also inform the advising salesperson about your sport.
The fit is the be-all and end-all
The fit of your sports shoes is extremely important. It is irrelevant whether the shoe is from the low-cost or high-priced category. Try the shoe on at your leisure. Your foot should neither be too tight in the shoe nor should it literally "swim" in the shoe, because you will lose your footing when running or doing sports. Therefore, take sufficient time for the fitting. If the shoe fits incorrectly, damage to the feet, knees or hips can be the result.
If you really want to buy running shoes, you should choose a half to whole size larger than in your normal shoes. Between the big toes and the end of the shoe there should still be a thumb's breadth of space, it is best to test this while standing. Don't let yourself be guided by brand names - there are several manufacturers who make good sports shoes for sport and leisure nowadays.
Do not choose too much cushioning for sports shoes that you want to use for running. If you are a beginner, it may well be a bit more cushioning, don't make the mistake of buying shoes without any cushioning at all - your untrained arch will otherwise be overstrained and you will get pain when running. If you are already trained, it could be a shoe with less cushioning, here you should try different models and cushioning.
tips and tricks
Make sure to dispose of your old sports shoes after a certain period of time - as a guideline you can aim for a running distance of 1000 KM - 2000 KM - after that even an expensive shoe will give up the ghost. Also in case of cracks and holes you should of course buy a new pair of shoes. If you really prefer a certain brand, you should consider sales offers - often models from the previous season are offered up to 60% cheaper and with a little luck you can really save money.
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Despite the test, make sure that you do not buy any (overly) used sports shoes. You cannot know how the runner handled the shoes. In addition, the shoes may be "worn out" under certain circumstances, so it is better to invest a little money and go buy new shoes. If you follow these steps, nothing stands in the way of a new sports shoe.
