What's in an athletic shoe?
By Mayo Clinic staffOriginal Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/health-tip/HT00226
Free
E-newsletter
Subscribe to Housecall
Our weekly general interest
e-newsletter keeps you up to date
on a wide variety of health topics.
close window
Mayo Clinic Housecall
Stay up to date on the latest health information.
What you get
- Free weekly e-newsletter
- Mayo Clinic expertise
- Recipes, tools and other helpful information
- We do not share your e-mail address
What's in an athletic shoe?
By Mayo Clinic staff
Understanding shoe lingo can help you sort through the many styles and brands of athletic shoes. Here are a few features that can affect fit and function. 1. Roll bar: This stabilizes your foot if it tends to roll inward when striking the ground. 2. Insole: This cushions and supports your foot and arch. 3. Upper: This holds the shoe on your foot. A mesh upper allows better ventilation than a leather or synthetic upper. 4. Toe box: This is the space for your toes. A roomy and round toe box helps prevent calluses.
Share on:
Find Mayo Clinic on