Despite breaking down a few of the most popular running sneaker categories as mentioned above, it is important to note that each runner is unique and because of this uniqueness, the running shoe that may be used by your best friend may not be the best one for you due to differences in arch types. Additionally, just because a runner has a certain foot type, this does not mean that the runner will be in any of the categories listed above. Because of injuries to the feet of many runners, the running gait cycle of a runner may not be characteristic of his or her foot type resulting in the need for a different type of running shoe. Furthermore, with the proliferation of running insoles and running orthotics, many runners are able to test a variety of running shoes that may span different categories and have good experiences in different shoes. All in all, when selecting a new pair of running shoes, it is important for the runner to assess the type of arch that he has and also to consider any injuries that may create a need for a certain type of shoe. Also, with regards to sizing, while the majority of the population wear shoes labeled as a "D" width for men and "B" width for women which is regular width, a small percentage of runners do wear narrow width shoes known as "B" width for men and "2A" width for women or wide shoes known as "2E" shoes for men and "D" width for women ("4E" is double wide for men and "2E" is double wide for women). With that said, if a regular width shoe feels too restrictive in all areas aside from the length of the shoe, the "2E" width may be better for men ( and the "D" width may be better for women) for this wide foot. Likewise, if the regular width shoe feels too loose in all areas aside from the length of the shoe, the "B" width may be more suitable for men (and the "2A" for women) for this narrower foot. Finally, with regards to the numerical size of the shoe, it is common to wear a running shoe that has roughly a width of a thumb of extra space between your biggest toe and the end of the shoe. As runners progress through their workout sessions, the feet tend to swell, so the extra space provides the room needed in the event that your feet swell. Now that we have a baseline on what to consider when selecting your next pair of sneakers, good luck with your next pair of sneakers. Happy running!
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