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Fit Tip: Stock Up on Your Fave Sneaks
Finding the perfect exercise shoe is a tough challenge. Even though there are a couple brands I've had luck with, I always end up spending at least an hour trying on every type of sneaker made by every brand in the store, just to make sure I've found the best fit. Sometimes I even end up having to go to more than one store!
What's Most Important When Buying New Sneaks?
I recently went shopping for new sneakers. Fit was definitely my number one priority when I picked up a pair of these New Balance 769. While running on the treadmill in the store, these sneaks offered stability and cushioning and were lightweight — exactly what I was looking for.
Tennis 101: Do I Really Need Tennis Shoes?
The 2009 US Open tennis tournament starts on Monday, so over the next week, I'll be schooling you in Tennis 101, offerings tips for beginners and seasoned hitters.
If you're starting to dabble in tennis, you may be wondering if you need specialized tennis shoes. Growing up, I called all athletic shoes "tennis shoes," but there is a reason we have different shoes for different sports.
How Many Pairs of Athletic Shoes Do You Own?
Growing up we called all athletic shoes "tennis shoes." We all played tennis, but it was just one in the myriad sports I participated in during my youth. Since then I have learned that not all sneakers are meant for every activity.
Fit Tip: Don't Wait to Buy New Sneaks
Finding the perfect pair of sneakers can be just as hard as finding the perfect bathing suit. It can take visits to several stores to try on dozens of different styles until you find the correct fit.
So don't wait to buy new sneakers until your current pair begins falling apart, or you start to feel pain in your knees, shins, or lower back.
Gear Review: Cell Voltra Running Shoe by Puma
I just took Puma's new running shoe, the Cell Voltra ($100), out for a test run.
The first thing I noticed was that the shoe is incredibly light. Being the curious sort, I put it on my digital kitchen scale to weight it.
Skechers Shape Ups Shoes: Cool or Not?
If you're not willing to pay nearly $250 for MBTs, you might consider the Skechers version. Skechers Shape Ups Strength ($100) and Shape Ups Metabolize ($100) mimic walking barefoot, helping you tone your muscles and get in shape. Would you wear them?
What's Your Sneaker Budget?
I believe that staying fit doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, but I do take good care of my feet. I don't feel badly about laying down the cash for quality sneakers. When I start to feel pain in my knees, ankles, feet, or shins I know it is time to invest in a new pair of running shoes.
Do You Need New Sneakers?
Are your sneakers getting old? Just looking at them is not enough to truly diagnose what kind of shape they are in. Do you know how to tell if it's time to replace your old running sneaks?
Gear Review: New Balance 1063 Running Shoes
Whether you're a fan of New Balance sneakers or not, I think you're going to want to know about the latest update to their 1063 running shoe. The New Balance 1063 ($125) is considered a high mileage, technical running shoe. Although lightweight (9.5 oz.
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