Why did it happen?
For innovation! The first thing that manufacturers seriously think about is the convenience. They convinced us that artificial materials are not a cheap analogue of the skin, but an advantageous replacement for it. They "taught" shoes to breathe. So there were sneakers made of synthetic mesh, which provided an excellent air exchange and ventilation of the foot. Completely the program of high-grade breathing vlagovodyvodyaschie insoles. In such models you can not be afraid of overheating of the foot. In the 90s, we talked about depreciation as the main component of security. There were systems of dynamic depreciation. The company Reebok has developed a design consisting of built-in soles of air chambers. This made it possible to significantly reduce the impact load on the foot while simultaneously easing the model by 10-15%.
Do not be frightened if, for the first time after a quick walk, the front surface of the shins will hurt. It's quite normal. Accelerating the pace, you are pulling the toe more intensively, and the muscles of the legs are not used to this yet.
The company ASICS has developed an intermediate soles of materials that can save the tendons from stretching! Last 3 years, the company collaborated with leading scientists, trying to find out the particular features of the female foot. As a result, it was possible to establish that the elasticity of tendons in women varies depending on the cycle under the action of estrogen. In the middle of the cycle, the Achilles tendon stretches more, which increases the risk of stretch marks and injuries. So the Plus3 technology was developed - a three-millimeter intermediate layer in the sole that changes the position of the foot during the repulsion step from the floor, providing greater stability of the foot in motion.
Normal sneakers support the stop in only one direction: when moving forward. But at high loads, you just need multidirectional support. The developers of Nike came up with the diamond FLX sole, which bends in all directions, but at the same time provides reliable foot support. Well, now you've learned how to choose the right fitness shoes.
New depreciation systems have allowed to develop universal models of running shoes that provide traffic safety and excellent results on any coatings and under any loads, whether running on a walk or walking in a park.
At the start, attention!
Running or stepping up to the figure of your dreams is up to you. Fitness instructors are sure that walking is not less effective. The main thing is to follow the program, and the mandatory 10,000 steps are not to take place on stilettos, but in convenient, specifically designed walking shoes. And if you really run, then you need to reach the finish without injury.
Backwater. Since when walking the main load first falls on the heel, the backdrop should be low. In this case, the upper edge of the heel is soft, sewn into two paths. For running, low models are also characteristic, because the risk of ankle sprain is unlikely. As a rule, all sneakers for walking and running are equipped at the top edge with a blown roller that protects the ankles from rubbing. And in some models a special window is provided for the protruding bone. Sole. The difference in height between the main sole and the heel must be at least 1.5 cm. It should not slide. In general, the designs of the soles of running shoes for running and walking are similar, since during the first and the second, the same movements are made. But it's important to remember that depreciation is of great importance when running. After all, when you run, the foot experiences a shock load, 3 times the weight of the athlete, and the shoes experience large repetitive loads, so for these models is characterized by the shape of the sole with a beveled heel and raised toe for smooth rolling of the foot. When walking, the load corresponds to the weight of the body, and therefore the sole can be more flat. The main requirement to the sole of sneakers for walking is flexibility.
Pre-election policy
When buying sneakers it is important to remember: try on shoes in the evening. As a rule, by the end of the day the leg swells, and you will save yourself from buying a deliberately tight model. Consult the seller. Do not ignore the help: the specialist will acquaint you with the entire range of products, as well as talk about the technologies used in the production of a particular model. Leave the place. There should be free space between the thumb and the cape of the sneaker. If the shoes are too tight and stiff, going for long distances will be difficult.
Top sneakers . Models for walking outdoors have a more fashionable design. It uses not only synthetic materials, but also natural with water-repellent impregnation. For walking off-road, additional protection is provided: plates on socks will be protected from stones.
Lacing . The main requirement - laces should not squeeze the foot, so as not to interfere with normal blood circulation. There are 2 types of lacing: classic (through round holes) and loop (laces are passed through loops, located on the sides). Both laces provide good fixation. But the loop reduces the likelihood of pulling the leg. Another possibility to reduce pressure is the asymmetrical arrangement of the lacing. Such an innovation was previously used only on football boots, now - and in models for walking.
Important! If the size, lacing of the sneakers is correctly chosen and the purpose of the shoe is taken into account, this reduces the risk of injury. Therefore, the choice of the model should be approached with all responsibility.
A street or a hall? The model for running in the hall is also suitable for outdoor fitness, because the requirements for street models are the same: good depreciation. So, for walking or running on asphalt or other hard surfaces, you can use a model designed for the hall. On the other hand, it is important to remember that to the sole of the sneakers for indoor facilities, special requirements, one of them - the use of rubber, leaving no traces on the floor. This sole is less wear-resistant and when walking on the asphalt quickly erased.