Make sure my trainers fit properly?
how do i...?
We all know we need good trainers for running, but how do we know which ones are good for us and will see us through the miles, injury and niggle free?
Life isn’t as simple as just buying a pair of daps and hitting the hills. Running in ill-fitting shoes can cause significant short-term injury and harm, and you need to find a pair that adapts to your feet as well as your running style.
Unsupportive shoes can cause all sorts of problems, explains Suresh Chandrashekar, a consultant foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon at London Bridge Hospital (part of HCA UK), who is associated with the London Sports Orthopaedic group. “Issues can build up and cause stress fractures, ankle sprains and toe deformities, as well as exaggerate or worsen pre-existing deformities.” And continuing with a pair of bad shoes can also lead to gait abnormalities and knee, hip and spine problems.