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Karen
When I exercise my toes go numb. I have tried, Nike, reebok, nothing works. I don't want to keep spending money until I get suggestions from others with the same problems. I don't need running shoes, I mainly do Zumba, the elliptical, and stationary bike! Help!!!
Answer
Your problem is very common for people with a high arch.
Unfortunately, the running community is self-selecting; the activity is easier for people with a low arch, and shoe manufacturers are happy to go with a majority requirement that makes production easier. Running shoes are more profitable if you don't have to invest in a large number of 'lasts' for different shapes of feet.
What you need to look for are 'cross-training' shoes. These are not made for running, and became popular in the 1980s when a lot of people with 'dancer's feet' (high arch, easy to point, and easy to train for strength in pointe work) started to take up the early styles of aerobic fitness classes. Some sports, such as Tennis, are more easily played in a shoe of this shape; the springy high-arched foot is good at changing direction rapidly, and these shoes support that type of movement.
As other types of more extreme class took over the market, the shoes became less important, but they are still made, often as a specialised 'wide-fit' commodity. In reality, they are NOT wide-fitting, but because your high arch produces a shortened footprint, your normal foot width seems overly wide for the shoe size that fits your length of foot.
Sometimes, a regular-shaped pair of shoes will adapt to the shape of a high-arched foot if the right shape of 'arch cookie' is fitted to the insole.
Try websearching 'wide-fitting shoes' or 'sport-specific tennis shoes'.
Your problem is very common for people with a high arch.
Unfortunately, the running community is self-selecting; the activity is easier for people with a low arch, and shoe manufacturers are happy to go with a majority requirement that makes production easier. Running shoes are more profitable if you don't have to invest in a large number of 'lasts' for different shapes of feet.
What you need to look for are 'cross-training' shoes. These are not made for running, and became popular in the 1980s when a lot of people with 'dancer's feet' (high arch, easy to point, and easy to train for strength in pointe work) started to take up the early styles of aerobic fitness classes. Some sports, such as Tennis, are more easily played in a shoe of this shape; the springy high-arched foot is good at changing direction rapidly, and these shoes support that type of movement.
As other types of more extreme class took over the market, the shoes became less important, but they are still made, often as a specialised 'wide-fit' commodity. In reality, they are NOT wide-fitting, but because your high arch produces a shortened footprint, your normal foot width seems overly wide for the shoe size that fits your length of foot.
Sometimes, a regular-shaped pair of shoes will adapt to the shape of a high-arched foot if the right shape of 'arch cookie' is fitted to the insole.
Try websearching 'wide-fitting shoes' or 'sport-specific tennis shoes'.
Questions about starting Zumba!?
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I'm thinking about trying a free Zumba class, but I'm SO nervous. I'm really not in shape at all (unless you're one of those people that counts "round" as a shape), so I'm concerned that I won't be able to keep up. Has anybody out there been in that position before? How did you deal with it?
Couple of other questions:
- I've heard that you should wear dance or cross-trainer shoes. Is it ok to wear regular tennis shoes for my first class? (no time to go buy new shoes before tomorrow morning!)
- What kind of clothes should I wear?
- What all do I need to bring with me?
- Any other info you have on your personal experience with Zumba would be a great help!
Thanks!
Answer
-You can wear tennis shoes for the first couple of lessons and then ask your instructor what she prefers. Se might just say tennis shoes are fine.
-Wear good shoes. Wear a shirt,t shirt, and sweat pants. Depending in what you feel most comfy,you can wear right or little loose.
-Definitely brim water. At least one bottle for every 45 mins you're there. Also bring a towel if youd like. Oh and some like to take those "coins" you wrap around your waist that make noise.
-it's an awesome in way to lose weight and get in shape! Been doing his for half a year and I'm noticeably different.
-You can wear tennis shoes for the first couple of lessons and then ask your instructor what she prefers. Se might just say tennis shoes are fine.
-Wear good shoes. Wear a shirt,t shirt, and sweat pants. Depending in what you feel most comfy,you can wear right or little loose.
-Definitely brim water. At least one bottle for every 45 mins you're there. Also bring a towel if youd like. Oh and some like to take those "coins" you wrap around your waist that make noise.
-it's an awesome in way to lose weight and get in shape! Been doing his for half a year and I'm noticeably different.
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