Good workout shoes are essential gear
Finding a good pair of workout shoes can be as tough as discovering a pair of jeans that fit. It takes some trial and error to land on an option that’s comfortable and works well for your exercise of choice. But it is worth the effort and investment to buy workout-specific shoes, especially if you’re a dedicated athlete. Here’s what podiatrists and fitness experts want you to know about the best workout shoes for women.
(Plus, here are the Peloton-compatible shoes you can buy on Amazon.)
Why you need different shoes for different workouts
Workout-specific footwear is key because different types of activity require different types of support and cushioning to prevent injury, explains Bruce Pinker, DPM, a podiatrist in practice in Westchester and Rockland, New York. Plus, wearing the proper footwear can help enhance your movement during an activity, too. (This is what your workout routine says about you.)
“For example, basketball consists of lots of short, quick moves, with jumping and brief runs mixed in,” Dr. Pinker says. “Basketball footwear is designed to provide cushioning for jumping, with ankle support added to help prevent ankle sprains.”
Tennis footwear, on the other
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