How to pick your running shoes on the Gold Coast — this guide from Ace Health Centre walks you through what matters most: when to seek help, what treatment looks like, and what to expect from your recovery. Call (07) 5572 6222 to book.
How to pick your running shoes
With so many running shoes about its hard to know how to pick the. Heres a few tips on how to get the fitted.
- pick for comfort – This may seem obvious, but a lot of people get the definition of comfort wrong. Many clients come in claiming that their shoes are comfortable, but their feet hurt when wearing then. When picking a pair of shoes dont just go for the lightest, most cushioned shoes. Go on the amount of pain you get anywhere from your hips and lower back down to your toes.
- sizing – most people especially women are used to having small shoes and slip-ons. When having slip-ons you need to go a little smaller so you dont slip out of them. When fitting up runners you need to have at least a fingers width between the end of your longest toe and the end of the shoes. WHEN SHOES ARE ON, LACED UP AND YOU ARE STOOD UP.
- Pick based on your injury and flexibility – If you have calf /achilles pain, heel pain or reduced ankle motion, ideally you want a shoes with at least a 10mm + heel pitch.
- Different shoes for different foot types – when picking a runner, if you have high arched foot, chances are you want a neutral shoes., If your foot rolled in a little then a guidance shoes, if it rolled in a lot them a motion control shoe is needed. Your podiatrist can help you with this.
- Buy multiple pairs – Ideally if you are wearing runners every day, buy 2 pairs, and alternate your shoes. Eva foam takes around 24-48 hours to recover. This means it needs time to fully expand for the best cushioning and support.
- Change them regularly – For a highly cushioned shoe they last around 600-800km. a lighter weight shoe will taste 400-600km, and a racing shoe 300-400km.
How Ace Health Centre Approaches How to pick your running shoes
Our team treats How to pick your running shoes as a structured pathway, not a one-off appointment. First, we work with you to confirm the diagnosis and rule out anything that needs imaging or a specialist referral. Next, we map out a phase-by-phase plan: settling the acute issue, restoring strength and range of motion, and progressing back to your normal life or sport. Furthermore, we coordinate care across podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and exercise physiology where the case calls for it, so you are not bouncing between separate clinics. As a result, you understand exactly what is happening, why it is happening, and what to do about it at every stage of treatment.
What to Expect From How to pick your running shoes at Ace Health Centre
Patients who book How to pick your running shoes with our team get a clinic-grade assessment, a clear plain-language plan, and a structured progression rather than a one-off appointment. Furthermore, we coordinate care across podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and exercise physiology where relevant, so you are not bouncing between clinics. Authoritative information on this topic is also available from Australian Physiotherapy Association if you would like to read further before booking. As a result, you walk in informed and walk out with a plan you understand.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to pick your running shoes
Should I keep running through pain? Mild niggles can usually be run through at reduced volume. Pain over 3/10, or that worsens with running, is a stop signal — book an assessment.
How often should I replace running shoes? Most runners get 600-800 km out of a pair before midsole foam loses rebound. Track your kilometres and watch for new niggles as a cue to swap.
Do I need orthotics to run? Most runners do well without them. Custom orthotics are useful when foot mechanics are clearly contributing to a recurring injury.
Book Your How to pick your running shoes Appointment
Ready to get started? Call (07) 5572 6222 or book online. In addition, new patients can use our no-gap initial consult — straightforward, no surprises.
