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Guidance In Buying Running Shoes Having a good pair of running shoes is an important factor to making the sport enjoyable. Running shoes do cost a fortune, especially those shoes that meet specific needs. Those that carry a certain brand and is in the latest in line of shoe technology also would carry a heavier price tag. The right pair of running shoes can prevent injury and make your foot feel comfortable. Selecting the incorrect pair of running shoes, however, and the opposite can happen. If you want a great way to prevent injury, spend some time to find the right shoe. Women's Running Shoes Several reports indicate that knee injuries in particular are more common among women than among men. The reasons given have to do with leg alignment, muscle strength, and joint laxity or looseness. In general, women have wider pelvises than men do, which makes for a corresponding larger quadriceps angle, meaning the hips come down to the knees at a sharper angle. This puts more stress on the kness, making them more vulnerable to injury. Sports physicians often refer to a condition common in women called "the terrible triad", in which a wider pelvis causes legs to be more knock-kneed.

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