Which sports shoes are best suited for running?
February 5, 2022 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Claudia Rothwiller
Dear sports medicine doctor,
My name is Emma Eberstark and I am reaching out to you as I am looking for the optimal running shoes for my sport. I regularly engage in running and have been experiencing increased problems with my current shoes lately.
Currently, I am using neutral running shoes which no longer provide sufficient cushioning and are causing me more knee pain. Additionally, I feel that my muscles are not adequately supported, leading to tensions in my back and legs.
I am concerned that these issues could have long-term negative effects on my body and would like to know which sports shoes are best suited for running to alleviate my symptoms and improve my performance.
Could you provide recommendations for specific running shoes that offer good cushioning and also have a stabilizing effect on my muscles? Are there any specific brands or models that you can particularly recommend? How can I ensure that the shoes truly fit my running style and needs?
Thank you in advance for your support and I look forward to your professional advice.
Kind regards,
Emma Eberstark
Dear Emma Eberstark,
Thank you for trusting in my expertise as a sports medicine physician. It is important to choose the right running shoes to prevent injuries and improve performance while running. I understand that you are looking for optimal sports shoes that alleviate your current discomfort and better support your muscles.
It is good that you are already using neutral running shoes, but it seems that they no longer provide sufficient cushioning and are putting strain on your joints. When experiencing knee pain and tension in the back and leg areas, it is important to choose shoes with good cushioning that also have a stabilizing effect on your muscles.
Regarding recommended brands and models of running shoes, I can give you some suggestions. There are many reputable brands such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Asics, Brooks, Saucony, and Hoka One One that offer high-quality running shoes. When selecting the right shoe, it is important to seek advice from a specialty store or sports goods store to ensure that the shoes fit your running style and needs.
There are different types of running shoes depending on whether you are an overpronator, a neutral runner, or an underpronator. An overpronator rolls the foot inward, a neutral runner has a neutral foot strike, and an underpronator rolls the foot outward. It is important that the shoes match your individual running style to prevent injuries.
To ensure that the shoes match your running style, you can also undergo a running analysis. Your running style will be analyzed on a treadmill or outdoors to determine if you need specific support. Based on this analysis, you can then choose the right running shoes to alleviate your discomfort and improve your performance.
I hope this information helps you in choosing the optimal sports shoes for running. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions. I am happy to assist you with your concerns.
Sincerely,
Claudia Rothwiller, Sports Medicine Physician
