Types Of Running Shoes That Must Be Beginners Know
Types of Running Shoes (image of Sarah Mason-Unsplash)

YOGYAKARTA - When you like and regularly do running sports every day, it means that you have started to like and are used to running or running. This means that you have to go up to the next level to find out some types of running shoes.

It doesn't feel good if we do running activities without being accompanied by the right device. Yes, let's say running shoes. Some of our advantages in wearing running shoes are indeed a lot.

Of course, wearing running shoes, we will avoid sharp objects on the road and minimize the risk of injury due to running. In addition, many types of running shoes are designed directly for our body and our habits.

Furthermore, wearing running shoes will also look different and look trendy. However, of course, given the knowledge of the types of running shoes, yes. Like anything, really? Come on, let's see the review below.

1. Stable Running Shoes (Stability Running Shoes)

The first type of running shoes is shoes that are specially made to protect the stability of the feet when we are running or commonly known as stable running shoes.

These shoes are generally used by runners who have a supply problem or overproach. These problems are usually caused by unnatural foot soles or less strong hip muscles. In fact, that's really important!

Examples of running shoes such as Hoka Arahi. Hoka's outgoing shoes, this one has cushions or foot pads that can support the condition of the supination's feet.

2. Neutral Running Shoes (Neutral Running Shoe)

The reason is, shoes that are modeled like this are generally intended for runners who do not have problems with the situation or movement of their bodies when running.

Examples of this kind of running shoes include Nike Epic React, which is good in terms of comfort, fit, and is very suitable for running.

3. Motion Control Running Shoes

For runners who have problems with overpronation ranging from moderate to severe levels, they usually choose motion control shoes when running.

Various types of motion control shoes generally have tougher heels. Not only that, there is an increase in the push in the middle of the sole of the foot to reduce the impact of overpronacy.

You could say motion control is a type of shoe to run the next level of stability shoe earlier. One example of running motion control is Asics Gel Kayano.

4. Minimum Running Shoes

Running shoes are at least shoes with a smaller size ratio compared to their fingers. Shoes with this model generally have smaller cushions compared to other types of shoes. An example of this kind of running shoe is Nike Free Run.

5. Maximal Running Shoes

In other words, if there is a minimum, of course there will be a maximum. This type of running shoe has a large sole size and is intended to provide extra pads to our feet when running.

This feature also makes various types of running shoes very good, especially for runners who have problems landing feet while running. If you runners who often land your feet with heels while running, these types of shoes will be appropriate recommendations for you. An example of this kind of running shoe is Hoka Bondi.

5. Clothing Shoes or (Barefoot Running Shoes)

This type of shoe is arguably almost no sole in the soles of its feet. The reason is, model shoes like this will make the soles of the feet very close to the ground because of the thin sol. Generally, these shoes are designed for trail running or running in the hill or mountain zone.

6. Zero Drop Running Shoes

Lastly, the running shoe zero drops. These shoes are arguably an increase from the barefoot running shoe. In zero drops, we will get a better sole than the barefoot run. However, these shoes have features and benefits similar to the barefoot run.

Well, so you can adjust to the type of leg and the problems you experience when running.

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