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Health<br />
FINDING THE RIGHT RUNNING SHOE<br />
When it comes to finding a new pair of running shoes my best pieces<br />
of advice would be to find some which are comfortable on your foot,<br />
lightweight, flexible and a pair with minimal cushioning or stack<br />
height. Please note that if you are thinking of changing shoes and<br />
your running technique, I would strongly suggest a consultation first.<br />
This is only a guide and may not be suitable for each individual.<br />
1. NIKE FREE 5.0<br />
A good starting point if you are used to a<br />
conventional cushioned trainer and looking<br />
to switch running technique are something<br />
like the Nike Free 5.0. Nike pitched them<br />
as their ‘most cushioned, natural ride,’ and<br />
ideal for road running.<br />
3. CLOUDFLASH<br />
I have also recently bought their latest model - the<br />
Cloud Flash. Weighing in at a mere 175g, and with<br />
a heel to toe off-set of 5mm, these shoes are for<br />
what they claim ‘athletes that go for gold!’. They<br />
are a superbly light racing shoe that uses<br />
its cloud technology to transform<br />
and transfer impact energy<br />
from the runner into forward<br />
momentum. I am yet to test<br />
them in a race, but they feel<br />
great in training. They are<br />
also costly at a staggering<br />
£160, and I would not<br />
normally pay so much<br />
for a running show –<br />
however with the fit<br />
and feel that On<br />
shoes offer, I<br />
could not<br />
resist!<br />
2. ON CLOUDFLOW<br />
Weighing in at 190g, with a heel to toe<br />
off at 6mm, these are a great shoe that I<br />
personally feel are super comfortable.<br />
They are lightweight and the ultimate<br />
performance shoe and I can attest<br />
they stand up to running along<br />
some tough terrain including<br />
summiting the Snowdon<br />
peak last month.<br />
They adopt the cloud<br />
technology which literally<br />
feels like you are running on<br />
clouds, and make you feel light<br />
and bouncy yet without the added<br />
weight of a traditional cumbersome<br />
shoe. The downside is they’re expensive<br />
- retailing at £120. If you are a member of<br />
a running club some running shoe shops will<br />
discount 10% which is always a bonus. The other<br />
advantage is they are super stylish and come in 2<br />
gorgeous colour schemes, so you are certainly set to woo<br />
the crowd too! A winner in my eyes and by far my favourite<br />
running shoe of all ( and I have a lot!). They’re worth every<br />
penny in my opinion.<br />
4. NEW BALANCE WT10V4<br />
If you are already a forefoot striker, and have been<br />
running like this for some time, then I would suggest<br />
the New Balance Trail WT10V4 with its minimalist<br />
design. These too offer a lightweight ride without<br />
sacrificing underfoot cushioning or stability.<br />
Progress Clinic<br />
Conqueror House, Chivers Way<br />
Histon, CB24 9PW. Tel: 01223 200 580<br />
Email: info@progresshealth.co.uk<br />
www.progresshealth.co.uk<br />
<strong>Velvet</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 71
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