Here’s How To Tell If You’re Wearing The Wrong Workout Shoes

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We live in a world where we have options for everything, including workout shoes. Depending on the activity you choose, you can find the right one for it. For weight lifting, you want to pick shoes with a firm, flat grip on the ground, and for a gym class, you want to invest in a pair that is supportive with ample cushioning (via Health).

If you are a runner, you want to get shoes that are light, don’t pinch, and don’t make your feet sweat too much, and your best bet is the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2, which won the Best In Test award (via Runner’s World). If you are a bit of an all-rounder and want to use the workout shoes to do a bit of running and other activities, you can choose the Reebok Nano. They are perfect for cross-training, HIIT workouts, and running as they are built to accommodate all kinds of movements, per Sports Shoes. Most pairs may look the same, but they are all made with a particular activity in mind, so you can benefit from the exercise with the right amount of shock absorption, cushioning, and stability.

Now that you know that it is possible to pick shoes based on the kind of activity you will be engaging in, it is also important to note that choosing the wrong exercise shoes can be uncomfortable and may even injure you. Megan Leahy, D.P.M., a podiatrist in Chicago, Illinois, told Shape, “Many…