Blowing, knee pain, frustration instead of flow – if you are traveling with the wrong running shoe, you quickly get to know the dark sides of the sport. Fortunately, there is the right shoe for every foot.
Run yes – but please with the right shoe!
Running sounds simple: shoes on, out, go. But this is exactly where the mistake is. The false running shoe is like a too small umbrella in the storm – does not bring anything, annoys quickly and breaks your foot. If you run regularly, you risk more than just a bad mood with the wrong model. In a study of the Luxembourg Institute of Health It is confirmed that the wrong shoe can result in foot misalignment, joint pain or Achilles tendon problems. The solution is literally only one step away.
Damping or dynamics – what can it be?
Anyone who is mainly on asphalt should be too well -steamed models such as that Adidas Ultrarun 5* grab. It promises to protect the joints and cushion the impact butter -soft – almost as if you were running on a trampoline. For ambitious speed hunters, the Brooks Hyperion* The better choice: easy, reaction and excellent at Runner’s World as a feather -light favorite – ideal for everyone who loves contact with the ground.
Pronation? Supination? The foot position is crucial
If you buckle your feet inside (overpronation), you need stability shoes. Models like the Altra Commission 8* offer targeted support without feeling like orthopedic boots. In the test of the Runner’s World, the shoe scores with wide toe boxes and good stability.
Conversely – for supination, i.e. rolling over the outer edge – neutral running shoes are required with sufficient damping. The Adidas Solarglide 6 m* For example, a flexible all -rounder is that forgives many mistakes.
And the perfect seat? Mandatory, not freestyle!
A running shoe can press – and on the pace, not on the toes. There should be space between the large toe and the tip of the shoe. If you buy in the evening, you have an advantage: feet are then slightly swollen and deliver a more realistic measure. Speaking of: the On Cloudmonster 2* Combine space, comfort and style with a running feeling like on clouds. What sounds like pure marketing is actually confirmed by numerous testers and runners.
Running shoes are not a fashion question, but tools – and that should fit the task. Anyone who chooses clever runs longer, more relaxed – and above all without side effects. Better to be properly advised instead of whining later on painful knees. Because: The only pain that is okay while running is the sore muscles afterwards.
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