Find the right shoe

March 1, 12:36 PMDenver Running Fitness ExaminerMolly Clark

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As runners we all know the importance of the perfect shoe. There many things to consider when searching for the shoe that fits. Are you flat footed, have high arches or neutral arches? Are you looking for a shoe to hit the trails with or are you interested in running on paved surfaces? A good salesperson at a running specialty store can help you find the best running shoe for your foot type and running purposes. Visit one of these Denver running stores and find the right shoe.
 

Runners Roost  has three convenient locations in the metro area; Lakewood, Aurora and Denver. They also have locations in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. They offer excellent customer service, quality name brand products and are involved in sponsoring local events.
Dr. Doug works out of the Denver location on Colorado Boulevard. He offers consultations on running gait, posture, proper shoe fit and running form. Dr. Doug’s treatment programs include; motion analysis, exercise prescription, injury prevention and sports training. Dr. Doug accepts drop in and scheduled appointments.Visit his office at the Runners Roost on 1685 South Colorado Boulevard.
 

The Boulder Running Company has a location on Wadsworth and Bowles in Denver. The also have locations in Boulder and Colorado Springs. They offer customers a free running gait analysis. The tape you while running on their treadmill. They are looking at your arches to see if they remain neutral during your running gait. If they aren’t neutral they may collapse inward causing the foot to rotate inward. This can cause knee, hip and shin problems. The right shoe can help correct these imbalances. Drop in any time and have one of their friendly sales person help you pick the right shoe.

Foot solutions and Custom Orthotics is unique in that they carry athletic shoes and customize orthotics. They have two locations in Denver – Lowry area and Littleton. They make custom orthotics for all types of shoes including running and athletic shoes.

Now get out there and find the right shoe and go for a run!