Women’s Training Shoes: Find Your Next Favorite Pair of Training Shoes

How Do I Choose Womens Training Shoes 

No matter what type of sport or event you are preparing for, having the right pair of shoes is crucial. Workouts and athletic training often involve quick starts and stops, frequent lateral movement, and short sprints. You’ll also find yourself lunging, running backward, sliding, and even sidestepping, so other nonspecific sneakers and running shoes won’t cut it. Instead, having the proper footwear will offer you support through a full range of motions, further improving your performance. 

Here are three factors you should consider when buying a new pair of women’s training shoes.

• Size: The size of training shoes is probably the most prominent factor in choosing the right pair of footwear. Essentially, there should be at least 13 millimetres between the front of your shoe and the tip of your big toe. Having the proper amount of space at the front of your shoes prevents both an uncomfortable squishing of your toe and blisters while also allowing your feet to breathe. On the flip side, womens training shoes that are too large can cause your feet to move excessively inside the shoe, leading to blisters on your heels and ankles. 
• Comfort: Womens training shoes are stiffer than other types of women’s shoes because they have to support a wide range of movements, such as lateral side steps and lunges. That said, some shoes place more emphasis on comfort than others. It’s best to find yourself a pair that feels comfortable even upon trying them out initially.
• Stability: When training, abrupt and sharp movements are common. Therefore, your footwear must offer adequate stability. The stability of shoes comes from different places. For example, on the sole of women’s shoes, the width of the footwear at the front can offer a platform for balance, improving your stability. In addition, the sole of the shoes must have adequate rigidity to handle the quick start and stop motions. Once you’ve got the shoe on, you see how stable your foot feels in the shoe.

Should Womens Shoes be Tight or Loose?

Training footwear should fit securely for you to reap its maximum benefits, which include both comfort and stability. However, ultimately, it’s a matter of personal preference. Many people  like a “locked-in” fit, which makes the training shoes feel like a natural extension of their feet, whereas others prefer their shoes to have “breathing room.” To buy the best women’s training shoes, you should try out different shoes to see what suits your preferences.

What’s the Difference Between Training Shoes and Running Shoes?

Running shoes have a rigid midfoot to reduce excessive movement and a flexible forefoot to push you off after every stride. Training shoes also have less cushioning than running shoes because of repetitive movements. More cushion results in better shock absorption, protecting your joints, which is essential for runners. Training shoes focus on offering lateral traction and support over providing cushioning.

What INTERSPORT offers

Intersport offers a wide variety of womens training shoes that will help you stay comfortable and agile while running. Whether you prefer training on a treadmill, trails, or sidewalk, you have the option to choose from many different styles and fits from all of your favorite brands such as ASICS, Nike, New Balance.. you name it! Intersport’s selection of Womens running shoes will give you the support you need to tackle your next Training.

If you have questions regarding our selection of womens training shoes, please reach out to us. We would be happy to help answer any questions you have about our shoes and to help you find the right pair of running shoes.