How to Rate Men's Running Shoes
Most men's running shoes will look and fit differently than women’s. Most companies make women's running shoes softer and more flexible. For men picking a running shoe can be a lengthy process but taking the time to research and try out various types of shoes will help men have successful running sessions.
- Identify your foot shape. What are your arches like? Some runners have flat feet and some have high arches. You want your shoe to be able to support the kind of arch that your foot has. Many running shoes will come in multiple widths as well so you want to know if you have narrow, regular or wide feet. A good way to figure this out is to wet the bottom of your foot and step on a piece of paper.
- Pay attention to brands that are popular. Athletic brands are testing their running shoes on real athletes and seeing what the performance tests are like to improve the shoe. Most shoes have new technologies that will not only aid you in running but may come with devices to tell you about you running style, for example, how fast you are running or how many steps you took. A good way to rate a pair of running shoes is to talk to a sales clerk and see which makes are flying off the shelves. If a lot of people are purchasing a specific model then it is probably cause its a great running shoe.
- Size up a half size. Many shoes companies suggest that you size up a half size when picking running shoes because your feet will expand during your exercise. It is a good idea to shop for running shoe in the afternoon of later because your feet will have expanded during the day and you will have a better idea of how the shoe will fit.
- Look at your previous pair of running shoes. What is it about that pair that you like? Take them with you if visiting a store and look for something similar.