Famefit

New kicks make me happy. And I’m even more happy when I know I’m buying just the right pair for my feet type and running habits. I’m notorious for purchasing all of my shoes online, and after receiving a pair a few weeks ago in the mail – a high-end pair that received rave reviews online - I thought I’d be all set for another year. [...]

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You wouldn’t buy a pair of running shoes that didn’t fit quite right – whether slightly too snug or just a little too loose, ill-fitting shoes can cause painful blisters. Thing is, so can running in shoes that fit, but aren’t tied properly. Tying your shoes in what Runners World refers to as a “granny knot” can actually change the fit of the shoe, leaving your feet open to blisters. [...]

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After seeing Sandra Bullock step out in bright green running shoes, we were inspired. [...]

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Following celeb trainer Harley Pasternak’s lead, we think sneakers are the new stilettos – at least our toes are hoping this trend is true. We tested all kinds of shoes this year, and here are some reviews of cross-trainers, running shoes, and some of those dubious toning shoes. [...]

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When I wear my Lululemon pants, nobody bats an eye. When a celebrity does, however, the store better stock up. From their gym bags to their workout apparel, starlets set the trends and people often fall in line. One of the easiest things to mimic? Sneakers. So I’m here to challenge your celebrity shoe knowledge. [...]

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Since blood flows to the body’s core when it’s cold outside, it’s important to keep your feet, head, and hands warm whenever you’re outside in the gold. To keep feet warm during Winter workouts, nothing beats a thick pair of wool socks. (Wool also has great wicking properties. [...]

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Today is the first day of the last month of the year and we’re starting to get a little nostalgic. We want to know about your favorite things of 2010 and we’re starting at the bottom with shoes! Things might have been up and down this year, but hopefully your sneakers stayed true. [...]

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We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar!
Your old broken-in sneaks may be your favorite, but wear them too long and they’ll slow you down. The life of a workout shoe is shorter than you think. Push it, and the lack of cushion and shock absorption can result in foot pain or a more serious injury. [...]

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As I’ve mentioned in the past, I’m a loyal Asics purchaser when it comes to running shoes, so when a pair of brand-new Gel Kayano 17s showed up at my desk, I couldn’t wait to take them for a spin. My last pair of Gel Kayanos was the 14s, purchased two years ago, right before my first marathon. [...]

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Woo-hoo! A brand new pair of running shoes is especially exciting . . . until you realize they give you blisters, are snug in the wrong place, or are too stiff for comfort. Some say any of those problems can be fixed by simply breaking in your new shoes, but should you really have to break in a pair of running shoes before you use them?
I’ve heard it could take up to a month to break in a new pair of kicks – a month! That could translate to a lot of miles, and by the time your shoes are comfortably broken in, they could be well on their way to needing to be replaced. [...]

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