How to Choose the Right Shoe for Exercising
by Adam Toffan , M.Sc, NSCA-CSCS, CSEP-CPT Assistant Fitness Training and Assessment Coordinator, Recreation Services at the University of Manitoba One underrated piece of fitness attire is the shoe. People often put more focus on price or appearance and tend to overlook performance or how a shoe fits. Some also get very attached to their shoes and wear them much longer than they should. If you're currently looking down at your weathered shoes and thinking "It's time for a new pair", here are a few things to consider before you head to the store. Get the right shoe for the activity. For example. If you run, get a running shoe. If you do fitness classes that require a lot of lateral movement, you will need shoes that have more lateral stability. You need to ensure you have support in the right places to match the repetitive movements in your routine. With that in mind, it's also wise to avoid using the same shoes for various types of activity. Con