The most important item you’ll ever need when it comes to doing any sort of physical activity is a good pair of sneakers. Wearing the wrong pair of shoes when working out could lead to back aches, as well as other injuries—so lace-up properly by following our shopping guide.
Where to buy
Buying your sneakers at a specialized sporting goods store is already a step in the right direction. While you’re there, you can take advantage of the help its professionals can provide you. You’ll easily find the right pair of shoes for your activity of choice in these kinds of shops.
Shopping tips
Shop at the end of the day. In the afternoon or evening, your feet have expanded and swollen a bit; by trying shoes on during this time, it’ll guarantee that you won’t choose a pair that is too small in size.
Try before you buy. Don’t hesitate to try on both shoes at the store for more than a few minutes. Walk, run, and perform movements that you anticipate doing during your activity of choice, to ensure that they’ll fit comfortably and support you properly.
Move your toes. A quality sneaker shouldn’t be so rigid that is prevents you from moving the tips of your feet, so be sure you’re able to wiggle those toes with ease.
For every sport, there is a sneaker
For the outdoors-y gal
Find a high shoe that will support your ankle when you’re traversing uneven terrain.
Where to buy
Buying your sneakers at a specialized sporting goods store is already a step in the right direction. While you’re there, you can take advantage of the help its professionals can provide you. You’ll easily find the right pair of shoes for your activity of choice in these kinds of shops.
Shopping tips
Shop at the end of the day. In the afternoon or evening, your feet have expanded and swollen a bit; by trying shoes on during this time, it’ll guarantee that you won’t choose a pair that is too small in size.
Try before you buy. Don’t hesitate to try on both shoes at the store for more than a few minutes. Walk, run, and perform movements that you anticipate doing during your activity of choice, to ensure that they’ll fit comfortably and support you properly.
Move your toes. A quality sneaker shouldn’t be so rigid that is prevents you from moving the tips of your feet, so be sure you’re able to wiggle those toes with ease.
For every sport, there is a sneaker
For the outdoors-y gal
Find a high shoe that will support your ankle when you’re traversing uneven terrain.
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Salomon Solaris 2 Mid GORE-TEX Light Trail Shoes $129 at Mountain Equipment Co-op |
For the jogger or runner
Find a sneaker with good shock absorption capabilities for the sake of your knees, as well as a cushioned sole so that you may run comfortably on any kind of terrain. If your feet suffer from pronation (where your ankle tips towards the inside) or supination (where your ankle tips towards the outside), you need a pair of sneakers that will accommodate the shift of your ankles. Inform a specialist at a sports store so that he or she may suggest the proper shoes.
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Nike ACG Air Trail Pegasus Plus III Running Shoes $125 at Moutain Equipment Co-op |
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Asics Kanbara Running Shoes |
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For the tennis or badminton fanatic
For the tennis or badminton fanatic
Purchase a shoe that is low but still rigid enough to keep you at ease in your movements. The sole needs to properly absorb shock and be ridged to provide traction.
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Adidas Barricade V Sneakers $149.99 at shopadidas.ca |
For the walker
Find an ultra-light pair of shoes that is ideal for long walks rather than quick runs.
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Women's Avon Pink Ribbon Cushion KFS walking shoes by Reebok $99.99 at SportChek.ca |
If you practice more than one sport on a non-regular basis and don’t want to invest money into three different pairs of sneakers, try a versatile cross-country model that will provide good support for the occasional sport endeavour. However, if you are adept in a certain sport, and practice it on a regular basis, it is best to choose a specialized shoe from those listed above.
