Health = Beauty

   Due to health and Beauty going hand and hand, I (Blogger Jazzmine) will help you divas navigate the shoe store... Not DSW, more like Finishline and FootLocker; some place where they specialize in running shoes. In order to stay as beautiful as long as possible you must exercise and eat healthy. To cover the exercise portion I'll tell you which running shoe to look for. 

       

Step 1: Figure out what type of feet you have: Flat Feet, High- arch feet or Nuetral or normal feet. 

 How would I figure this out? 

  

Neutral or Normal Feet: If you've examined your foot or your footprint and it doesn't look flat-footed (with out an arch) or high-arched, you most likely have a neutral or normal foot. Your footprint will have a noticeable curve inward, but not by more than 3/4 of an inch. 

High-arched Feet: You'll notice a high and definite arch on your foot. If you do the footprint test, your print will curve inward, making the middle part of your foot appear skinny. When you push your hand against the bottom of your foot, your arch will stay rigid.

Flat Feet: Looking at your foot, you'll know you have flat feet if you don't see an arch. The bottom of your foot, from your toes to your heel, is completely flat. If you do the footprint test, your print will look identical to the bottom of your foot. You won't see an inward curve from your big toe to your heel.

What to buy?: When buying your shoe for any foot type you'll need to look for key words such as "Flexible" and "Cushioned" in the description. It's good to have a flexible running shoe because when you run and (or) walk you'll notice where your toes meet with the rest of your foot there's a bending that takes place. If your shoe doesn't bend along with it, it'll cause a weird or painful feeling. 

       It's also good to have a cushioned shoe because it absorbs shock from the pressure of your body weight hitting the ground as you alternate feet. This is good because it saves you from knee pain and pain in your feet, this also can prevent pain in the rest of your body. 

Specific to flat feet: Look for a shoe that has "motion control" and (or) "stability" in the description. According to Motionshoelab.com: Runners with Flat feet are at the biggest risk for injury if they don’t use the proper foot wear. Depending on the severity of your flat foot you want a shoe that is designed for stability and arch support. Within a running shoe the mid-sole should help raise the arch aiding in the cushion and giving compression during the foot strike. These are often referred to as stability shoes. Most manufacturers have a line of shoes specifically designed for runners with flat feet. Here are 5 things to look for in a running  sneaker.

1. Make sure the shoe is not overly cushioned
2. Is it designed for stability or motion control?
3. You want the shoe to not twist side to side
4. When bending the shoe make sure it does not flex behind the ball of the foot/mid-sole
5. Your heel should not moved around or slide up and down when running.

 Below are some options for great running shoes. 

 

Beauty is a full time job ladies, so let's start Now!!!!