Your footwear will affect the effectiveness of your workouts. So women who want to get the best out of their time need to make sure to wear the correct shoes for exercise. Shoe composition, design and weight are three factors that women need to look at when choosing which shoes to wear for specific workouts. Wearing the wrong shoes can lead foot injuries as well, underlining the importance of making the right choice.
Cross Training
Women engaging in cross training need shoes that are lightweight and keep the bottom of the foot firm, due to the wide array of exercises performed. The New Balance 812 cross-trainer meets those requirements and is the best for cross training because of the low profile and cushioning. The shoe is made just for women, and weighs 214 g. The upper part of the New Balance 812 cross-trainer is made of mesh and other synthetics, providing a flexible, lightweight top, while a stability shank is embedded into the middle part of the sole to support your arches. New Balance lists a pair of the shoes at $84.99 as of February 2011.
Weightlifting
Women who participate in weightlifting activities need specialized shoes that prevent foot injuries while lifting large amounts of weight. The 2011 Pendlay Olympic Weightlifting shoe is the best for the task because it is designed specifically for weightlifting and not other activities. The shoe's heel is 3/4 inch off the ground, which is the preferred height in Olympic competition. The heel is made of cork encased in leather. The bottom of the shoe is a grooved rubber that grips the floor. The manufacturer warns that running and other cross-training activities will compromise the shoe's integrity and void the warranty. The 2011 Pendlay Olympic Weightlifting shoe is listed at $119.99 for a pair as of February 2011.
Turf Sports
Women who play turf sports like soccer, ultimate Frisbee and lacrosse need cleats that dig into the turf and provide traction. According to the World Soccer Shop website, the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II FG Cleats weigh 7.8 oz. each and feature cleat studs that can be extended up to 3 mm, depending on the surface you are playing on, making them the best choice due to their versatility and quality. The upper part of the shoe has an ultra-thin Teijin part that is lined with Flywire filaments with a cabled pattern to give a precise fit. The insole also has a contoured sockliner. The outsole features a carbon fiber composite plate with a pressure-activated adaptive-traction system. The Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II FG Cleats are listed at $319.99 on the firm's website as of February 2011.
Running
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 9 is rated as the best women's running shoe for stability, according to the Best Running Tips website. The shoe enhances mid-sole cushioning with a patented Rearfoot HydroFlow technology and features a forefoot-specific viscous fluid unit to provide cushioning. The mid sole is an environmentally friendly compound that is soft and cushy as well. Overpronation can be prevented by diagonal roll bars. The main goal of the shoe is to place your foot in a balanced position on every stride. As of February 2011, the shoes cost $94.46 for a pair.
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