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December 1, 1985 - North Shore News

Take time to select correct footwear

ONE OUT of every four pairs of shoes purchased in Canada are athletic shoes.

Because of improvements in- materials and design, there’s more to athletic footwear than meets the eye. Selecting the right kind of shoe is important for fully enjoying sports activities and helping to avoid injuries.

“The two basic criteria for selecting ‘ athletic footwear are knowing what you'll use the shoes for and understanding the shoe's features and. how they benefit. you,”’ says Bill Min- tiens, adidas sport shoes product manager.

Comfort, shock absorp- tion, stability, traction and durability are the key features to look for. These features. vary among shoe types to accommodate the particular movements re- quired and forces exerted in different sporis.

Mintiens cautions against

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wearing running shoes for aerobics, tennis or basketball and vice versa. Running shoes are designed for for- ward motion while the foot movements in dance exercis- ing and court sports are somewhat similar and_ in- clude rapid forward, backward and lateral movements with sudden stops and jumps.

All sports shoes have the same basic parts which should be examined before making a selection. The out- sole comes in contact with the playing surface and must be durable as well as provide the right traction.

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Uppers come in different materials and combinations. Performance running shoe uppers are often a combina- tion of nylon and leather which allow feet to expand and breathe. Better quality court and exercise shoes have all-leather uppers which provide the support needed during sideways movements.

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