Finding the Perfect Pair of Running Shoes
When you enter a running specialty shop, your eyes will be drawn to a bright wall lined with dozens of shoes. Finding the perfect pair of shoes is easier when there are so many to choose from. Only some pairs of shoes will fit properly. Your chosen Jordan shoes for women (ג’ורדן נעליים לנשים) must accommodate your entire foot and feel natural as you run.
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Anatomical research and careful design went into every component of today’s modern running shoe. Your impression could be drastically altered by the smallest of variations. So that you can easily recognize each component and ensure that it is a good fit for your foot, we have broken down the running shoe into its main parts.
The upper of your running shoes consists of everything but the sole. Uppers for shoes used to be constructed by sewing or gluing together multiple layers of fabric or mesh. Knitting and 3D printing are being used more and more frequently to make seamless one-piece fits that stretch and support in the right places. It shouldn’t bind, chafe, or bunch up everywhere it touches.
An ankle collar is a wrap at the top of the shoe opening that secures the heel. The ankles of some shoes are cushioned heavily, while the shape alone does the job in others. Keep an eye out for irritation to your Achilles tendon, slipping of the heel, and how the padding feels against the bones of your ankles.
A semi-rigid cup, the heel counter, is layered within the shoe’s rear foot and is designed to support and cushion your heel. Some shoes have an external heel wrap to achieve the same effect, while minimalist shoes typically lack a heel counter altogether. As studies have shown, heel counters do not aid motion control, but they help keep the foot planted during landings. (Heel counters are used in both neutral and stability shoes.) Find a heel that won’t restrict your ankle’s range of motion.
The instep, or arch, of your foot, is where the saddle of the shoe will hit. The shoe is held firmly on foot by a saddle that works with the laces. Designers have developed all kinds of overlays, eyelets, and lacing systems to ensure a snug fit for any foot. Please note how snugly it fits your foot, as this will affect how well it will hold your foot in place and how your stride will feel.
All of the upper, from in front of the eyelets to the end of the Jordan (גורדן), is considered the toe box. Particularly in trail shoes, the toe box is capped with a reinforced toe bumper to keep the fabric away from the toes and prevent stubbing. Find a pair of shoes with a roomy toe box that won’t get in the way of your toes, so your forefoot can splay and move in all directions.