PODIATRIST DISCUSSES BUYING (AND REPLACING) SPORT-SPECIFIC FOOTWEAR
posted: Jun. 24, 2022.
Running, basketball, volleyball, hiking, and tennis are some of the activities for which it's essential to have a sport-specific shoe, especially if you're a more serious athlete who wants to maximize your performance, said Damian Roussel, DPM, a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon with The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Frederick, Maryland. A good-quality running shoe is essential. Look for a light, flexible style that will absorb the repetitive impact of the foot hitting the ground, says Dr. Roussel.
Sometimes, shoes look and feel fine, even when they are worn out. So a way to keep tabs on them is mileage and time. Running and walking shoes should be replaced after 300 to 500 miles of use (485 to 805 kilometers), Roussel said, and basketball shoes after 45 to 50 hours of play. "For aerobic dance, or tennis, replace shoes when they show signs of unevenness on a flat surface, or when they display noticeable creasing," he added.
Source: Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN [6/18/22]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News