Leverage Fitness
Are You Wearing the Right Exercise Shoe?
๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐พโโ๏ธRUNNERS VS TRAINERS๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
The strength of each shoe is also its weakness! PROS AND CONS BELOWโฌ๏ธ
RUNNING SHOES
๐๐พโโ๏ธPROS
โข More cushion in soul.
โข Lots of flex throughout shoe.
โข Breathable fabric.
๐๐ผโโ๏ธ CONS
โข Creates instability when strength training.
โข Higher heel is not always preferred for movement.
โข Did you ever slide in your shoes? Top fabric does not provide stability for lateral movement.
STRENGTH TRAINING SHOES
๐๐ผโโ๏ธ PROS
โข Soul is flatter, denser, and rigid mid heel, yet flexes in front.
โข Constructed to give more stability in lateral movement.
โข Foot and ankle Stability- no loss of power.
๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ CONS
โข Not ideal for long runs, okay to use for short sprints.
โข Lack of cushion not as comfortable for longer periods of time.
โข Heavier than runners.
Watch Coach Jesse break down the pros and cons below.