What shoes are good for long-distance running?

Nowadays, people pay more and more attention to health preservation, so many people will exercise after work. Common sports that people usually engage in include long-distance running, jogging, brisk walking, playing ball, and skipping rope. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. If you want to make your exercise smoother and reduce discomfort during exercise, you must have a pair of suitable shoes. So, what kind of shoes should you choose if you participate in long-distance running?

According to the needs of biomechanics, running shoes can be divided into three categories: shock-absorbing running shoes, stability running shoes, and motion-controlled running shoes. Running shoes that provide shock absorption usually have a softer interlayer sole to help evenly distribute force on the foot during exercise and help reduce shock. The shoe body is usually lighter and has relatively poor stability. Running shoes that provide stability usually have a TPU plastic sheet on the sole that evenly distributes force or a high-density material structure on the inside. Running shoes that provide motion control are usually stiffer. They can reduce or control excessive inversion of the foot and prevent ankle injuries. These running shoes are usually heavier than other running shoes.

You can choose different running shoes according to the specific situation:

1. People with higher body weight are advised to choose running shoes with motion control when running. They can improve the runner's control over the heel and running motion, and support the arch of the foot. Its external features include a thickened arch area and a medium to heavy weight.

2. People who have good running skills and land on the forefoot or middle of the foot and support themselves with the sole and the outside of the foot can choose shock-absorbing and padded shoes with medium to heavy weight and thicker soles.

3. For people with mild to moderate inversion of the feet who use the middle and outer parts of the foot for support, it is recommended that they choose stable shoes with medium weight when running.

4. People with good running skills, light weight or mild inward pronation of the feet should choose competition shoes, which are lighter in weight.

5. When running on natural surfaces such as land and forests, you can choose cross-country shoes, which have thicker soles, deeper grooves, and heavier weight.

It can be seen that it is very necessary to choose a pair of suitable sports shoes for exercise. This will allow you to exercise more freely and reduce the discomfort caused by exercise. Also, when running, be sure to choose older shoes. It is best not to wear new shoes to avoid hurting your feet due to ill-fitting shoes.