The Running Shoe

10 THE RUNNING SHOE 6. ..... .................... .............. 3 As a form of exercise, running is unparalleled. It improves cir- culation, strengthens your heart, and exercises many muscle groups in your body. The running shoe is designed to give you the optimum running experience. How does it achieve this? 9. ........ Through modern science and ergonomics, the perfect shoe has been created for the act of running. Brands such as New Balance and Asics are pushing forward the art of shoe design, and creating shoes that both protect our feet and enhance the running experience. 8. OUTSOLE ARCH SUPPORT MIDSOLE GEL CUSHIONING LASTING 1) 2) (3 5. A stiffened bridge cen- trally located in the arch of The outer section of the A spongy layer of material A cushioning material that A 360 degree model of shoe that makes contact between the outsole and lines the heel and forefoot the foot used to create with the ground the shoe. the upper. of the shoe. each shoe's heel width, instep height, toe box width and toe box depth. Purpose: • Provides cushioning • Grips surfaces regard- less of texture or slipperi- Purpose: Purpose: • Provides bounce when walking · Enhances durability Purpose: • Increases range of flex- ibility • Reduces landing shock • Absorbs impact of ground when running Purpose: • Provides the foot with additional cushioning • Supports shoe strength and stability ness • Some styles can feature a plastic bridge made with TPU polyurethane • Enhances the shoe's du- rability INSOLE UPPER/TONGUE EYELET HEEL CUFF HEEL COUNTER 6. (7) 9. (10 A collection of parts that are designed to firmly keep your foot in the shoe in a comfortable and pro- Also known as a sock The holes that laces are The top part of the shoe where you insert your Internal plastic mecha- nism that wraps around placed through. On a run- ning shoe these are par- ticularly important. liner, this foam-like mate- rial is what your foot rests on inside the shoe. foot. the heel area of the shoe. Purpose: • Holds the heel firmly in position while running • Protects heel from shock tecting manner. Purpose: Purpose: Purpose: • Provides support for the ankles and Achilles • Conforms to the shape of your foot • Assures comfort and a Tongue: The strip that • Small enough to make rests beneath the laces sure your laces do not ex- cessively move • Made of strong material so they do not tear as a tendon and directly on top of • Increases stability and running comfort and tension that could perfect fit your foot. cause damage Purpose: • Keeps laces from irritat- ing your foot • Helps when putting on / removing your shoe result of excessive ten- sion from the laces Peltz Ps A Perfect Fit