Episode 12: Running Shoe Selection Part 2: "Fit For Purpose" - choosing a shoe to fit your activity. Plus injury risks, variation, kids, and the single most important injury reduction factor!
In this follow up to Episode 11, SSPC Podiatrist Scott Murray looks at the topic “Fit For Purpose” and outlines how important it is to find a shoe that fits your activity.
Many topics are covered relevant to shoe selection including:
the type of activity you are performing
younger vs master athletes
the relationship of shoes to injury prevention
the importance of variety – and not just in your shoe
footwear in kids
the ideal lifespan of footwear
running and osteo-arthritis
… and the single most important factor running athletes should be looking at to reduce injury risk – and it’s not footwear!
By the time you have listened to Episode 11 and 12, you should be able to confidently walk into any retail store and come out with the shoe that is best suited for you.
