11 Aug Does it matter what kind of sneakers I wear?
Many people may be asking themselves “does it matter what type of shoe I wear?” The answer to this question is yes, the type of shoe that you wear does matter and it also matters what type of activity you are performing while wearing a particular shoe. There is quite a difference between running shoes, shoes that you should be walking in, and shoes that you should wear for various sports. The type of shoe you wear for each is very important because they can have a significant effect on the rest of your body.
The types of shoes vary in that running shoes have built in shock absorbers so that the impact is reduced while running or jogging. Walking shoes are usually lightweight so that walkers cannot feel restricted at all. Shoes that you would wear for exercise are lightweight and shock absorbing to help prevent the feet from fatigue early on as well as cushion the ball of the foot which tends to be put under a lot of pressure from the exercise. For various sports, the shoes that you wear vary depending on the type of sport you’re playing. Tennis shoes are flexible for lateral movement while basketball shoes have thick soles to protect against potential foot and ankle injuries from all the jumping. When you choose the shoe to wear it should be based on what activity you participate in the most. If you are performing an activity three times or more a week then that is type of shoe you should be wearing. Wearing the proper shoe is not only important for comfort but for the fact that they can help prevent injuries within the activity that you are participating in. The right shoe also helps prevent any long-term chronic injuries that may result from wearing the wrong shoes like lower back problems.
Wearing the proper shoes is extremely important and it is important to make sure that you carefully choose the right shoe for you. There are so many different kinds of shoes out there and brands and you should take your time and make sure that the shoe you choose is the absolute best fit for you. Remember all feet are different too so feel free to speak with your local North Bellmore Podiatrist at Cherrywood Footcare for advice on the right sneaker for you.