Some veteran runners could probably write the book on foot care since they are so well attuned to taking care of their feet with stretching exercises, training techniques, footwear, and other measures. The following tips can be helpful whether you are a beginning runner or the most seasoned. If you're not wearing good-quality running shoes, you shouldn't be running. This seems to be changing now, but some people don't realize that tennis shoes or cross trainers don't cushion your heel well when it strikes the ground. It should provide sufficient cushioning and stability.
Styles are available for runners whose shoes wear unevenly.
To determine if you need new shoes, check for excessive shoe wear. Badly slanted shoes may indicate a foot structure problem called overpronation, a condition in which your feet flatten and your ankles roll in. Worn spots on the shoes also provide clues about bone imbalances within the foot. After 300 to 400 miles, your shoes have lost about half their cushioning. You may want to get a new pair and use the old ones for muddy runs.