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<a href="http://www.freearticlespay.com/article/Knowing-Your-Athletic-Shoes-Inside-and-Out/" target="_blank">Get Paid to Submit Article like "Knowing Your Athletic Shoes Inside and Out"</a><br /><br />All athletic shoes have a least four basic parts: the outsole, the insole, the midsole and the upper. The outsole is the part of the shoe that touches the ground. It is usually made out of some kind of rubber material that is treaded for traction. The insole is the part of the shoe that our foot sits on. Most insoles, especially in athletic shoes, are removable. Some people even choose to purchase customized or orthopedic insoles to insert into their shoes to give them added support, balance or protection. The midsole is what exists between the outsole and the insole. If you want to see the midsole, just remove the insole and there it is. The upper part of the shoe is that part that covers and protects the top of our feet. <br /> <br /> You want an athletic shoe to fit snugly on your foot without pinching the foot or rubbing up against the skin. Athletic shoes can easily lead to blisters, calluses, corns and bunions if they are not properly fitted. If you have low arches (or flat feet) consider investing in athletic shoes with “motion control”. These shoes will provide you with greater stability that can prevent overpronation and subsequent foot and knee injuries. <br /> <br /> For athletes with high arches, make sure your athletic shoes have plenty of cushioning and arch support. You may want to purchase orthotic inserts from the drug store (or have them custom made by your podiatrist) to help protect your arches and your knees. If you do decide to use orthotics with your athletic shoes, be sure to try on athletic shoes with your inserts to make sure your feet still have sufficient room. The same goes for athletes who use particularly thin or thick socks. <br /> <br /> Athletic shoes have a difficult task ahead of them. They must protect the foot from injury and from the repeated stress the feet and legs are subjected to when playing a sport. They must support the foot and the knees, supplying ample cushion for all of those sprinters, leapers and long distance runners. <br /> <br /> But in addition to acting as a shield for the foot, athletic shoes must be light and flexible. They must not weigh down the foot or prevent the athlete from nimbly stopping or changing direction. There is plenty of new technology out there and competition among the major brands (Nike, Reebok, New Balance) for your attention. Finding the athletic shoe that’s right for you may require patience and experimentation. For further information about what to look for in athletic shoes, consult your podiatrist.<br>Jane Barron works for OddShoeFinder.com,a free online website that helps people find mismatched footwear.If you are looking for <a href="http://www.oddshoefinder.com/">diabetic shoes</a> ,<a href="http://www.oddshoefinder.com/">mismatched footwear</a> ,<a href="http://www.oddshoefinder.com/">different sized feet</a> or information useful to polio survivors, people with diabetes foot problems, and people with foot size differences,visit oddshoefinder.com