Purpose and Merits of Running Shoes

Purpose of Running Shoes

The main function is to optimize your potential and protect your foot from the continuous stress of hundreds of foot landings per mile when running on different surfaces.

• When you run, your feet are subjected to a force of up to three times your body weight, hence too much of stress is produced. So, a running shoe is essential to provide shock absorption, stability and minimized stress for your feet.

• In addition to these, it allows the wearer to run day after day and miles after miles more comfortably. Chances of occurring injuries like blisters, arch pain, stress fracture and foot pain etc. are also less.

Merits of Running Shoes

Running shoes are designed in a way to absorb the shock produced during hard impacts. A part of energy produced by your foot is returned to them by this shoe during stride. This reduces the energy used by foot. Running shoe provides cushioning in the heel and forefoot to withstand the impact produced when your foot strikes the ground.

The top portion is composed of synthetic leather and mesh for supple feel and breathing ability. In some cases fine/smooth lining is made in upper portion for enhancing interior moisture management and air circulation.

Mid-sole ensure a combination of gentle to reasonable stability and tuned cushioning during your gait cycle. In most of the shoes, thermoplastic-urethane is positioned medially in the heel part of mid-sole to control the needs of different foot types like flat foot, high arched foot etc. Mid-sole sometimes comprise medial post to protect from arch collapse, pronation and inward rotation of the heel. Medial post - A part, which is present interior of shoe for support at middle foot. It is made using a blend of polyurethane
and high-density compression molded EVA.

Toe box is gently roomier for a raised instep and arch. Special design for great visibility in low light (or) dim areas characterizes these shoes. Running shoe offers longwearing durability and traction on different surfaces and prevents you from slippage hence nowadays; its outsole is constructed using carbon/solid rubber. Apart from these, various brands use their distinct technology to provide unique benefits for the wearers. All together, running shoes amplify your running ability and make the activity ‘running' enjoyable.