When choosing a running shoe, make sure that the shoe contours to your feet as you run.
When you run, your feet will arch, flex and swell in specific ways, which is why it is important that you choose a pair of running shoes tailored to the specific shapes and patterns of your foot. Knowing choose running shoes is a combination of being aware of your budget and the shapes of your feet as well as your gait while you run.
Comparing Costs
Running shoes are expensive. Sporting goods stores such as Dick's Sporting Goods or Sports Authority, as well as smaller chains like DC's Potomac River Running, sell running shoes for a minimum of approximately $65. Many online retailers of running shoes such as Nike or Adidas sell styles for well over $100, so if there is an outlet mall near you, try visiting one of their outlet stores for running shoes at lower prices.
Waiting for Deals
If the price of running shoes at a sporting goods store or even at an outlet mall is too high for you, shop around for the right deal. This does not just mean shopping for the lowest price in a store: An online service such as Groupon will sometimes offer deals on running supplies.
The Right Fit
When choosing running shoes, it is crucial to make sure that the shoe fits correctly. When you run, your foot will swell slightly, so make sure that the shoe is not uncomfortably tight in any place. There should be a small amount of space between the tips of your toes and the toes of the shoes. The top of the shoe --- called the instep --- should not be tight over the top of your foot. Try bending the shoe before you put on. If it bends at about the same angle that your foot bends when you point it, it will be a good fit. Most running stores or sporting goods stores will have a treadmill handy in order for you to test each pair of running shoes. Ask a store clerk who is knowledgeable about running to watch you as you run in each pair of shoes. He or she should know what to look for.
Other Tips
For best results, go to a running store later in the day after you have done some walking and your feet have swollen a little. Bring your old shoes so that the clerk can observe the amount of wear and tear on them. Wear the socks that you plan to run in so that you can get an idea of how the shoes will actually feel while running. Do not be taken in by brand fascination --- just because a running shoe may be fashionable does not mean that it will fit properly. Finally, ask the clerk to measure both of your feet, as it is common for one foot to be larger than the other.
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