How to Find the Right Running Shoes for You: Interview with Shoe Expert Garth Merrill
Summary: Almost all runners would agree that the most important piece of equipment are their shoes – so which one is right for you?<br> When a person goes into a running store, he or she is often <br> confronted by a wall containing a huge variety of shoes. But what makes<br> one shoe different from another? More importantly, which is the best <br> one for you?<br> And what about those thin shoes that look light and fast? What advantages do they offer and should YOU be wearing them?<br> This is your chance to find out from someone on the inside.<br> Garth Merrill is the owner of Fleet Feet Sports Coeur d’Alene, a <br> running store in northern Idaho. Garth is an active runner who has <br> completed a race every year since he was in elementary school. He has <br> also been working in various running stores for the last 15 years, the <br> last 9 as an owner.<br> Garth generously gave some of his time to talk to us about several <br> key aspects of runners’ footwear before opening his store on a Friday <br> morning. Some of the things we discussed included:<br> <br> How shoes are classified and categorized<br> The process of fitting a person for shoes<br> Common misconceptions about shoes<br> Minimal shoes, their uses, and their impact on the industry as a whole<br> <br> Did Garth’s insights raise any questions about your own shoes? Leave<br> a comment below or give our Google Voice line a call and leave us a <br> message at (617) 356-7969. We look forward to hearing from you.<br> <a href="http://runnersconnect.net/running-interviews/footwear-general-minimalism-particular-garth-merrill/">How to Find the Right Running Shoes for You: Interview with Shoe Expert Garth Merrill</a><br>
