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Happy Feet W hether you are an avid
Run, jog or walk with the right shoes runner who pounds
the pavement training
By Tami Charbonnet for competitive events,
a couple-miler-a-week jogger or even a
5Top Shoes for Flat Feet walker, the right running shoes can make
Mizuno Wave Asics Brooks Adrenaline Asics GEL-DS all the difference in both comfort and
New Balance Inspire 13 Gel-Kayano 23 GTS 17 Trainer 21 injury prevention.
1260v6
$119.95 $72.38 $120.00 According to researchers at Runner's
$124.95 World, "Selecting running shoes is akin to
purchasing a house or a car; you’re going
Top 5 running shoes to spend a lot of time in them, so you
for flat, neutral, and high arched feet want something you really like. In addition
to a comfortable ride, shoes can play a
major role in keeping your running strong."

How do you find the best shoes? First,
consider the shape of your foot and arch.
There are three main shapes: flat, neutral
and high arches.

"Flat feet tend to have fallen arches,
making them flexible and prone to
overpronation, an inward rolling motion,"
the researchers say. "Neutral feet are
the most biomechanically sound variety,
putting them somewhere in the middle.
High-arched feet are essentially the polar
opposite of flat feet. When the arches are
particularly defined, the feet end up being
rigid, leading to supination, or landing on
the outside edges of the feet."

It is important to keep your body safe
from injury during exercise. If you have
an injury, or if you feel aches or pain from
running, jogging, or walking, you should
consult a physician. Many athletes, running
enthusiasts and walkers have custom
arch supports or inserts created for their
running shoes to aid in injury prevention.

Asics Brooks Glycerin 14 ASICS Altra
GEL-Nimbus 18 Gel Kinsei 6 The Torin 2.0
$150.00
$89.99 $119.00 $75.00

Nike Free 5.0 New Balance Nike Air ASICS
860v7 Pegasus+ 33 Gel Venture 5
$79.00 5$84.00 $46.99
$120.00 Top
5Top Shoes Shoes
Saucony Ride 8 for High Arches Saucony Ride 9
for Neutral Feet $109.00
$47.97

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