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Running in the wrong shoes can be a recipe for disaster, especially if you plan on running distance or on uneven terrain. A poor choice in footwear can cause foot pain, back pain, Achilles tendinitis, runner's knee, and other conditions.<ref name="rf1">http://running.competitor.com/2014/07/injury-prevention/the-top-5-most-troublesome-running-injuries_11316/4</ref><ref name="rf2">http://running.competitor.com/2014/07/injury-prevention/the-top-5-most-troublesome-running-injuries_11316/2</ref><ref name="rf3">http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/orthopaedic_disorders/foot_pain_and_problems_85,P00914/</ref> Before you choose your shoes, you'll need to take into account the terrain you run on, your running style, and your personal tastes. Then you'll be ready to purchase and take your first steps in your new running shoes, and when you do, you won't regret the time you spent. | Running in the wrong shoes can be a recipe for disaster, especially if you plan on running distance or on uneven terrain. A poor choice in footwear can cause foot pain, back pain, Achilles tendinitis, runner's knee, and other conditions.<ref name="rf1">http://running.competitor.com/2014/07/injury-prevention/the-top-5-most-troublesome-running-injuries_11316/4</ref><ref name="rf2">http://running.competitor.com/2014/07/injury-prevention/the-top-5-most-troublesome-running-injuries_11316/2</ref><ref name="rf3">http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/orthopaedic_disorders/foot_pain_and_problems_85,P00914/</ref> Before you choose your shoes, you'll need to take into account the terrain you run on, your running style, and your personal tastes. Then you'll be ready to purchase and take your first steps in your new running shoes, and when you do, you won't regret the time you spent. | ||
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#Ask about and make use of return policies. Many shoe stores allow shoes to be returned up to a month after you have bought them.<ref name="rf18">http://help-en-us.nike.com/app/answers/detail/article/returns-policy/a_id/29785</ref><ref name="rf19">http://www.adidas.com/us/help-topics-returning.html</ref><ref name="rf20">https://www.newbalance.com/cs-returnlabel</ref> If, after a few test runs, you decide that your new shoes really don't suit your feet, return them and find something more suitable. | #Ask about and make use of return policies. Many shoe stores allow shoes to be returned up to a month after you have bought them.<ref name="rf18">http://help-en-us.nike.com/app/answers/detail/article/returns-policy/a_id/29785</ref><ref name="rf19">http://www.adidas.com/us/help-topics-returning.html</ref><ref name="rf20">https://www.newbalance.com/cs-returnlabel</ref> If, after a few test runs, you decide that your new shoes really don't suit your feet, return them and find something more suitable. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
