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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT RUNNING SHOES

It is extremely important to choose the right running shoes. If your body and your running shoes do not match, it can have serious consequences. There are many myths about choosing running shoes. We give you an easy and clear guide that should give you answers to the most basic questions.

Always remember that choosing running shoes is 100% individual. You should strive to make sure that your body and not least your feet are comfortable. You can use our instructions as a guideline. They usually fit in the vast majority of cases. The purpose of this page is to give you as a runner a guide to the most basic things you need to know when choosing running shoes. We will try to equip you to do the preliminary work yourself.

Which surface is your favorite?

There is a very specific reason why this headline is the first. This is clearly where I think you should start when choosing running shoes. The surface is such an important factor that everything else is actually put in the background. My experience is that the vast majority of Danes at the time of writing choose to run on asphalt and on larger paths. And if you are in that ballpark, then it is almost logical that you should choose a running shoe with maximum shock absorption, as your feet and your body will get a lot of strong back blows from the hard surface.
You should also look at the profile of your sole. Running shoes that are designed for road running usually have a sole that is not very rough. This is because the sole itself is not supposed to help you grip the surface. If you are going to run in the forest, your sole should have a rough sole. Because you will need some help to hold on to the surface.
You can see the different running sessions, and a good description that Runnersworld has made. HERE

How much do you run? How far do you run?

An important factor when you stand in front of the shelf or sit in front of the screen is of course also that you think about how much and how far you run. A third good thing is perhaps also to ask yourself this question “What do I want with my running”? Do I just want to be able to run between 5 and 10 kilometers once or twice a week? Or do I want to be able to run these regular runs, but also have the opportunity to build my running form so that I become faster. ? All of this is something that comes into play when you choose running shoes.

My own example: I run 3 times a week on average – sometimes a little more, but I also have other sports that need to be maintained. But when I started, I had a pair of good solid asphalt shoes that I knew would meet my needs. Some that had good shock absorption and were comfortable to wear. I managed with them for a good while, and since I was something of a runner, I bought a pair of other running shoes. Because now I wanted to work on improving my mileage, so now I needed a shoe for the fast shorter runs. Or for my interval runs, which is the preferred method of improving my mileage.
What I’m trying to say is, if you’re a beginner, start small? You can always build on that. You can also easily, as a beginner runner, know that you only want the fast runs of 5-6 kilometers, so it’s a really good idea to go for a lighter running shoe from the start!

Choosing the size of running shoes?

Unless you run in the same model every time, or you’re new and need to choose running shoes, choosing the right size can be a bit of a hassle. There are several aspects you need to be aware of.

• Unless you run in the same model every time, or you’re new and need to choose running shoes, choosing the right size can be a bit of a hassle. There are several aspects you need to be aware of.
• How do I find my size if I want to buy online?

To start with how your running shoe should fit. It’s easiest to start with centimeters. There should be 0.5 to 1.0 centimeters out at the toe of your running shoe. It’s actually best if it’s closer to half a centimeter than a full centimeter.
There should be room for your toes, but there shouldn’t be too much room either. Some runners like the shoe to fit really well, and that’s fine.
Are you a beginner?, here’s a little tip – you should be aware that your foot can easily swell a little when it gets pressed and hot on the run. And if you buy shoes that are too short, or worse, too narrow, you can end up with really unpleasant discomfort..

When shopping online, it can be difficult if you are not used to buying running shoes online to understand this. It can be very confusing. Some webshops show it in Danish sizes, others show it in UK sizes. The third shop chooses to show it in US sizes.
Then there is the fact that a US size 9 is not just a size US9. It can be set up differently from different manufacturers. There can easily be a centimeter difference from one manufacturer to another?
My suggestion to the beginner – Think it through carefully, if this is your first time shopping for running shoes, is the internet the right way to go? I’m not saying it’s NOT. But if you’re really in doubt, could the extra expense of going to a physical store be worth it the first time?
OR, use the centimeter measurements on the running shoe as a starting point. Measure your foot, possibly using the illustration below, and then look for how many centimeters the shoe is. If your foot measures 27 centimeters, you should get a shoe that is close to 27.5 centimeters.

Your running style should match your running shoe, or should it?

In popular parlance, there are 3 different running styles, which you can find below.

• pronation (often called overpronation)
• neutral
• supination (often calledunderpronation)

All that stuff about running style and running style analysis can be a bit “nerdy” – we have made a more in-depth description of running style analysis that you can see. HERE

However, I would like to make a single comment about the running style. If you are a beginner, you have probably heard a lot of hype about knowing your running style, and it is important, because otherwise your running life will be one long injury, etc. etc. etc.
My advice, take a step back. There is a lot of debate about whether the natural running style is actually the best to use. To utilize the body’s natural shock absorption and support for the foot. I don’t want to pretend to be a fortune teller on that point – it is so individual from runner to runner, so it is a ticking time bomb. But the advice should be, get a handle on the surface and length first, and then buy a shoe based on that, then you will have experience with the other thing later. You can also look at the graphic below and make your own conclusions?

Graphic illustration: Choosing running shoes based on foot position and running style.

How is a good running shoe defined?

I’ve been thinking about this a lot, without actually writing it directly. A good running shoe for me may be something completely different than a good running shoe for you. It’s so uncontrollably individual that my best advice would be to listen to your body, and not least your feet.
If you get a test run done at a specialty store, it’s also a really good idea to listen to them.

I think the beginner should do the first thing unless you intend to spend time and maybe money on a running style analysis. Then follow your body’s signals. They usually don’t lie.

When should I replace my running shoes?

When it’s finished using it :-)
No, of course there are also some guidelines here that you can look at. Because of course a running shoe doesn’t last forever. It has to be replaced over time. There can easily be a big difference in how long a running shoe lives. How long a running life it has. If you as a beginner have chosen a solid asphalt running shoe, for example Asics Kayanoor New Balance 1260, then you have a running shoe that should be able to last +1000 kilometers

Of course, there is the small factor that there is a difference between whether you weigh 75 kilos or you load 110 kg each time. ? So once again I say it, listen to your body’s signals. Every time I have changed running shoes, I have been able to feel on my body that the running shoe is now flat. And if you take the shoe and look at it, you can also often see on the midsole that it looks “used” That it has collapsed a little bit.
But you will definitely also be able to feel it when you are out running. That the shock absorption has become duller.

The transition between new and old shoes

DIt’s always good to prepare for your transition between new and old running shoes. I would never recommend going straight from old to new running shoes. You’ve heard a lot of scary stories about runners who, leading up to a marathon or half marathon, just wanted to do themselves a favor and then ran away in new shoes with fresh cushioning and everything. Believe me, it can ruin a lot of things.
Do yourself a favor and if you are faced with changing your running shoes, make a smooth transition. Right up until then, run your regular runs in the old ones, but remember to take 10-15-20 minute runs in the new ones. That way your feet get used to the transition better.
It’s also important if you change the version number of a running shoe. And even more important if you go from one model to another.

A quick Q&A about running shoes

Yes, you can. You should just NEVER do it in the machine. They can’t stand that. You can ruin them by exposing them to too much heat. Instead, wash them by hand with warm water and possibly some detergent for footwear (to prevent odors).

You can go a long way with just one pair of shoes. But remember to decide for yourself what you want. What type of runner are you and what do you want from your running.

A small rule could be about 1 kilometer per krone? But it doesn’t always hold up in court, because how much do you weigh? How much do you put on the shoe. Are you running on the surface the shoe is built for? And competition shoes can be made of lighter materials, which don’t last quite as long. So it’s a difficult size to answer. But look for “regular” running shoes to last somewhere between 800 and 1000 kilometers.

You wash them according to the description above. And then you remember to air them out once in a while. Take the insole out of the shoe and let them dry separately. It is important that after you have washed your running shoes, dry them naturally. Not on a radiator, a fireplace or right in front of the stove.

They should fit well. That you feel comfortable in the shoe. Next, you look to make sure there is some room for your feet to rise when you run. And about 1 centimeter in the toe.

YES, of course they can be. On several parameters. It could be the wrong shoe you’re running in? That the body doesn’t like its structure? It could be the shock absorption in the shoe is dead and gone. But I’ve seen just as many injuries that are caused by incorrect training, or maybe too much training?

Yes, you can actually do that. But, but, the shoe is not built for the rougher environment, so the upper may risk breaking, and your outsole is not built to grip the ground out in the forest.

There are some mini guides around if you want to check your running style yourself, or maybe get an indication of where it is. But if you want to do it correctly, you need to get on a treadmill and film yourself, and go through the whole thing.

No way, you should buy the running shoes that suit you and your needs. You can easily buy the most expensive one, and then end up with a nasty injury because it doesn’t fit you. So listen to your body.

Where should I buy shoes? Online or offline?

There is always an eternal polemic about what is best, and how to approach this topic when we talk about choosing running shoes. I will not make myself the judge of it – I use both options, based on different criteria. So depending on what I need. I have learned firsthand that it is not always good to save, for example, the 200,-

Below we have made a list of various advantages and disadvantages when choosing and purchasing running shoes in physical and online running stores:

PHYSICAL RUNNING STORES – Advantages and disadvantages

ONLINE RUNNING STORES – Advantages and disadvantages

There are probably many more advantages and disadvantages of physical stores vs. online stores. The above are some of the ones I hear most often. Use them to make your own assessment. As I said, I greatly enjoy both options.

Suggestions for running shoes according to running style

You will findall running shoes divided by running style here.

The 3 best options for beginner running shoes

Below you will find our picks for the 3 most popular “I’m going to start running – which shoes should I buy?” You can click on the individual shoe and read much more about it. There is an exhaustive review for each of the 3 running shoes.