There are a million games to play and a million ways to play them. Just to add to the mix there are also a million types of athletic shoes to wear while you’re playing. Every major brand of women’s shoes offers a line of athletic shoes promising to make you run faster, walk healthier, climb higher, throw farther and feel good while you are doing it. You know that shoes are an important part of playing your best game. But do you know how to pick the best shoes?
Know Your Feet
The type of shoe good for you is one that is made for the particular conditions of your feet. If you have flat feet you need a shoe that is less flexible and provides better support. High arches require shoes with padding or higher insoles to prevent damage. Weak ankles benefit from shoes with a higher top and bad heels do better with gel or springs to take the pressure off. A good shoe for sports bends at the ball of the foot allowing the foot to naturally move and function properly. Make sure you go into the store knowing exactly what your foot needs in a shoe.
Know Your Fit
Remember the mean stepsisters of Cinderella? When the glass slipper (not a good athletic...