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The
basic kind of
walking can
be done almost
anywhere and at
any time,
year around.
more
about walking...
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footwear should be
fitted to hold the
foot in the position
that's most natural
to the movement involved.
Athletic shoes protect
your feet from stresses
encountered in a
given sport and to
give the player more
traction. The differences
in design and variations
in material, weight,
lacing characteristics
and other factors
among athletic shoes
are meant to protect
the areas of the
feet that encounter
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Well-fitted athletic
shoes need to be comfortable, yet well-constructed
and appropriate for a given activity. A good
fit will mitigate blisters and other skin irritations.
Sports-specific
athletic shoes
are a good investment
for serious athletes, though perhaps a less critical
consideration
for non-athletes.
Don't wear any
sport or other shoes beyond their useful life.
A running shoe
is built to take
impact, while a tennis
shoe is made to
give relatively more support, and permit sudden
stops and turns.
For sports, "cross trainers" are
fine for a general
athletic shoe,
such as for physical education classes. Cross-trainers,
ideal for stair
machines and weight-lifting,
provide more lateral
support and less
flexibility than running shoes
and may be heavier.
You don't need
light, flexible
shoes for cross-training.
But if a child is involved
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heavily
in any single
sport, he or
she should
have a shoe
specifically
designed for
that sport.
Our practice recommends sturdy, properly fitted athletic shoes of proper width,
with leather or canvas uppers, soles that are flexible (but only at the ball
of the foot), cushioning, arch supports, and room for your toes. Try a well-cushioned
sock for reinforcement, preferably one with an acrylic fiber content so that
some perspiration moisture is "wicked" away.
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