Tip of the day: Avoid injury, get the right running shoes

The wrong gym shoes can cause ankle pain, redness, fatigue, or other foot discomfort. If you vary activities, consider a cross-trainer. If you mainly stick to one, such as tennis, look for shoes made specifically for that sport.

If you're looking for a good running shoe, fit is key. Read our advice on choosing a running shoe that's right for you and check out our Ratings (subscribers only). Watch our video (right) to find out what we looked at during our running shoe tests.

And for more on preventing sports injuries, read our 12 tips.

Comments

[JYBos]

Even better than trying to determine the proper shoes for your feet, I highly recommend going to a running-specific shoe store. I had problems running for years trying to follow various specs for me feet. Then I tried a local running store where they made me take off my shoes, walk up and down and even run a little. They then presented me with a group of shoes to try on and after some trial and error the pair I settled on allowed me to run pain free and even compete.

You'll pay list for the service but its well worth it.