Hiking.
Driving. Running. Stretching. And the list goes on. When you've got comfy runners you tend to use them, a lot.
But is it
true they need to be replaced every six months – or that quality means purchasing
an expensive pair? Let’s find out.
Rumour #1: It takes weeks to break in athletic
runners. Sneakers should feel comfy upon first wear. If they
seem tight or restraining at the store, chances are they won’t get much better.
Instead, pick shoes that feel good from the get-go.
Rumour #2: Expensive shoes are always better. Not true. Studies show that athletes in 95-dollar and up shoes are twice more likely to get injured than athletes in 40-dollar or less shoes ('The Painful Truth About Trainers'). When it comes to running shoes, try going
by this rule: “fit first and price last”.
Rumour #4: You should replace your runners every
six months. Unless
you’re climbing a mountain every weekend, chances are you don’t have to buy new
runners.
However,
if you’re getting aches and pains and know you’ve run more than 400 km – flip
them over to see if the cushioning foam is visible. If so, it’s probably time
to replace them.
Rumour #5: The more cushioning the better. Actually, not true… Researchers
have found no evidence that well cushioned shoes help runners more than
minimally cushioned shoes. In fact, more cushioning intensifies impact forces more so than a
firmer sneaker.(‘The Myth of Running Shoe Cushioning’)
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