Almost all runners would agree that the most important piece of equipment are their shoes – so which one is right for you?
When a person goes into a running store, he or she is often
confronted by a wall containing a huge variety of shoes.  But what makes
one shoe different from another?  More importantly, which is the best
one for you?
And what about those thin shoes that look light and fast? What advantages do they offer and should YOU be wearing them?
This is your chance to find out from someone on the inside.
Garth Merrill is the owner of Fleet Feet Sports Coeur d’Alene, a
running store in northern Idaho.  Garth is an active runner who has
completed a race every year since he was in elementary school.  He has
also been working in various running stores for the last 15 years, the
last 9 as an owner.
Garth generously gave some of his time to talk to us about several
key aspects of runners’ footwear before opening his store on a Friday
morning.  Some of the things we discussed included:
How shoes are classified and categorizedThe process of fitting a person for shoesCommon misconceptions about shoesMinimal shoes, their uses, and their impact on the industry as a wholeDid Garth’s insights raise any questions about your own shoes?  Leave
a comment below or give our Google Voice line a call and leave us a
message at (617) 356-7969.  We look forward to hearing from you.How to Find the Right Running Shoes for You: Interview with Shoe Expert Garth Merrill