Commercial cooperation XXL: do you Feel running shoes of choice astronomy? 5 questions, which by answering you get to the very top

Shoes are a runner's most important piece of equipment. At best, they will receive the steps to run faster and lighter - at worst, again, contribute to injuries and make running uncomfortable.Spring of next characters are people again on the sneaker trade. XXL

When you have acquired your current your sneakers? If your knees are sore and the shoes feel while running hard, it is clear that the time has come to get a new one. Still, the finns are ungenerous to replace running shoes often enough.

- New running shoes can take up to 1 000 - 1 500 miles, but mileage can vary a lot, shoes, jog and runners, depending on the weight. And although this number is not full, the start shoes cushioning haperoituu couple of years and the attenuation weakens, says Tammisto XXL's shoe department salesman Sari Wilhelmiina Vepsäläinen .

the Typical customer of XXL's shoe department in the spring running season is Vepsäläinen, according to the hobby again a novice person can be under ten years old, the back of your closet dug a pair of sneakers.

- in That situation it is no wonder if the feet have entered the first loop of the sick. Old and worn shoes will not get a new hobby in the flames, he explains.

most Rewarding is Vepsäläinen thinks just that, when customers become good feedback on the easy and successful running shoe of choice still several months to go shopping after too.

- Has become, for example, the kind of messages that the client has good shoes, excited already for half a year jogging to actively lose weight and improve their quality of life.

the New running shoes to buy in expertise with the seller should go through the following focus questions. When they know the answers, is running shoe buying online store, extensive range of in the future easier.

1. What kind of use?

the Key pair of sneakers to select the impressive thing is of course the intended use.

- the first thing they ask is always, will the shoes mainly for walking, light jogging, active running workout or cross-country running, and what platform they run. In addition, running shoes are now trendy, so their purchase is also a leisure shoe, Vepsäläinen says.

2. A single or most?

Many people want to bet on the match quality running shoes, but sometimes it may be more prudent to buy two different kinds of shoes. It can also be in the long run economically more profitable solution.

the Shoes wear out more slowly, when they get rest in between. It is also just after an investigation, that when the legs get a variation of different shoes, it will have the effect, inter alia, the number of injuries, Vepsäläinen guide.

for Example, a half-marathon or marathon training or something worth buying beyond link to well cushioned shoes, and interval workouts for lighter and minimalistisemmat.

Or if you like to run as well as in the woods that the city conditions, these get separate shoes.

check all the running shoes the XXL range.

Tarmac running shoes sufficient cushioning to protect feet from injury. XXL3. What kind of pronation?

running shoes presentations popping number of words in the neutral and pronation support. Pronation is the foot's natural movement, whose mission is to dampen the shock of the step is acknowledged, and it is all of us. It is the ankle and forefoot inward rotation movement that occurs with each step during the.

Some of us have pronaatiota more than others and then we talk about usually ylipronaatio. Most often pronaation however, the number of normal, which is known as neutral pronaation buy.

Enough damping in addition to properly supported running shoes is ylipronatoi valle runner the most important thing.

My foot pronaation amount not fortunately need to actually know, but it is easy to test seller under the leadership of the XXL in the store. If pronaatiota is so much too much that it can run in exposure to potential injuries, then it is a good choice supported running shoes, which helps the feet to stay in a better position to run in.

Foot pronation can also leg strengthening or weakening in the change, so it would be good to check every now and then.

4. What size would that be?

Everyone knows about the leg size. It should, however, forget about running shoes to buy.

- the Number is not to be stared at, because different brands have different kokolestitykset. The most important thing is that the toes of the front left about a centimeter of space, as the foot swells while running, Vepsäläinen advise.

a Skilled salesperson can help the right size selection. The effect is that, too, whether shopping in the winter or in the heat and in the morning or evening, since feet swell during the day.

Important running shoes of choice is also the right fit finding. Wide lestinen foot needs a shoe a different fit than the narrow lestinen feet. Therefore, the running shoe tests, or friends recommended by the shoes might not always be the best choice for another runner.

3 most IMPORTANT THINGS pair of sneakers SELECTION:

1. Purpose

2. Fit

3. Pronation

5. What I ran before and why?

Vepsäläinen remind you that many running enthusiast know shoes the choice of the fundamental things. The store may be to pick the same shoes, which has proved itself for many years. At this point, the seller's skills is emphasized.

- If the client has found a good model, which the manufacturer has been discontinued, we found him responsible. Or if the old shoes are otherwise good, but one feature bothers you, we can recommend a better option, Vepsäläinen explains.

exactly the same shoe is not worth buying from year to year, for refreshing the feet, and can also prevent injuries.

- When you tell the seller, what kind of shoes have previously ran, can he recommend a good alternative, for example, from another brand.

a Good tip is also take your old running shoes with you to the store. A knowledgeable seller will be able to many times already in their consumers on the basis of the analysis to, for example, your legs pronaatiota, running technique or the following of my shoes fit.

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grippy sole is the safety factor

run the popularity is based on ease of access. In today's hurry many people want to find the species, which can be practiced anywhere and at any time. Getting started also does not require a large investment.

- Good running shoes you're already getting 100-120 euros and really good 150-160 euros. In addition, it pays to bet on the technical material in socks, which breathe and reduce to help avoid chafing risks, XXL Tammisto, Sari Wilhelmiina Vepsäläinen winked.

Last year the hottest running trend has been for trail running, which will be held marathons and other events around Finland, Lapland from the south of Nuuksio.

- the path to running shoes hold importance, and the base pattern is different from the asphalt used in shoes itself trail running actively buff Vepsäläinen explains.

forest terrain running need different shoes than on a flat surface. XXL

Many may think that try the trail running first old lenkkareillaan, before you invest valuable shoes. However, it is not wise.

- the path to running intended for, resistant sole is also a safety factor on uneven and slippery terrain while moving. With the seller can be considered the kind of shoes, which will also in the wild moving around and hiking, if trail running is not will inspire.

the path of the runner should also not forget the instructions of the pronation support of the shoes. Grip along with the most important thing is fit.

- All trail running shoes are practically neutral, as in the woods, every step is different. In the forest also do not support necessarily the use kalvollista shoes, because the feet can not be prevented completely from getting wet, and therefore it is important that the water gets pumppautumista shoes out. Film works in both directions.

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3 different purposes, 3 different shoe

Nike Air Zoom Winflo 5

Especially for beginners and for beginners a good basic shoe, with Air Zoom cushioning protects the feet effectively from accidental bumps and keep the shoes soft for a long time. The base of the waffle pattern brings traction for a wide range of platforms and uppers are designed to sit firmly. Light shoes step felt lighter and running is more fun.

Salomon Ultra Pro

Especially for off-road running intended shoes have good grip and excellent cushioning. Shoes is likely hard for platforms, which need more damping, but the base of the grip allows for comfortable running also challenge terrain. A versatile shoe, which folds safely longer run.

Asics Gel-Kayano 25

Supported running shoes, where no attenuation is missing. The shoe's cushioning is top level and the base of support to help the feet to keep good posture while running. An excellent choice for a hard platform to run on, was a trip then short or long.