European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 25, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Abr soles with a Fiat puled or open tread to facilitate Ding. For hard courts dubbed or patterned ily urethane soles Are recommended racquetball Squash these shoes should be lightweight uppers with Good it sole cushioning by soles Wilh rounded edges that Are thinner and Are flexible than those on Tennis shoes and Pivot cles under the Ball of the forefoot volleyball As Lor Jacquo Ball shoes should i lightweight and flexible with reinforced toes Well Shic Ned mid soles and soles thinner than for Tennis ridged gum crepe or rubber with rounded wrap up Ges Lor lateral support. Aerobics a lightweight combination of court d running shoes aerobics shoes should have Ghaly elevated heels firm Heel counters lots of sole cushioning and wrapped soft rubber soles Lor ded lateral support. High top versions help to Ateca the Ankles. Basketball these shoes should be even Avi Erthan Tennis shoes with Good lateral support " id rubber cup ridged soles sturdy mid soles and if u Are susceptible to ankle sprains High tops with dded Ankles. Tops should fit snugly around the Kles Whan they loosen it is Lime Tor a new pair. Football of this rough sport look for thick aged uppers usually of leather with sturdy Heel enters spiked rubber soles replaceable cleats with id plastic studs Lor soil grass and High or Low tops at fit snugly around the ankle. Baseball choose shoes with uppers of sealer Nylon and leather soles Wilh Sharp edges for Good Ilion a Long Tongue Lap that Olds Back Over the Esil keeps the dirt out when you slide and soles the cleats of folded plastic or hard rubber with a Tat in front Lor pushing off. Racing shoes not to be walked in Are in Lilling Wilh stiff uppers of leather or leather and a Ion. No cushioning inflexible soles of leather or a. Nth tic Wilh several holes through the soles for Lila Tori. The shoe should Fil snugly into the toe hold to the pedal. For bicycle Louring shoes should be Ghaly flexible to allow Tor a minimum amount of liking soles should have grooves to grip the pedals. ,1987 Nunom which Type is right for you How do you select the right pair Olat Letic shoes and How do you care Tor you investment and what about the object thai go inside the shoes inserts soc Sand. Last but hardly least your feet the following guidelines Are from various sources including a Booklet filled How to choose athletic shoes or 11 ten by Joan a Sci Manfor fool locker lady foot locker a Chain o footwear stores. There Are stores that specialize in athletic shoes and have a wide selection and an experienced sales stall the person who Waits on you should ask about your exercise habits for example How tar and How often you run and any special needs. He or she should be Able 1o explain the features of the shoes you Are shown As with at sri Oes never buy according to Sie but by fit and feel. Be sure to try on both shoes. Never buy shoes that you have to break in or stretch they should feel Good in he store. In general shoes made for men Are not appropriate for women who tend to have higher Arches and narrower heels in relation to the front of the fool  your feet will expand As much As half a size during activity. Except Lor soccer shoes which should barely touch your longest toe. There should be about Hall an Inch of space at the toe when you lacs the shoes and land up. Be sure the instep is wide enough to keep from cramping the Iron of the feel shop at the end of the Day your feel Are largest thenor at the Lime you Are most Likely to use the shoes. Wear the kind of socks that you Wear for your sport i you use inserts of holi stake them along to be sure they Fil the shoes you Are considering. Tie the laces completely. There should be about an Inch Between the eyelets it you have unusually wide or narrow Teet or very High Arches try shoes that have two sets of eyelets at each love to give you More flexibility in lacing. Walk or run in the shoes inside the store. Check the it Points. Does the shoe Bend where you foot does does it grip your Heel firmly and not slip As you walk does the Arch fall in the right place and not eel unduly Lumpy does the Collar hug your foot All around and not press or rub on your ankle Bone consider your special needs if you Are overweight. Elderly or have circulation problems in your legs look for shoes with extra cushioning for children flexibility is import land to allow a Edom to develop but cushioning is less important because their feel hit the ground with less Force according Lodr John f. Wallet or a new York orthopaedic surgeon cited As a consultant in the footwear Booklet he also said children do not need a lot of construction or corrective features like High tops or Arch supports unless they have special problems be sure the child s shoe holds firmly Al the Heel and has ample room in the toe Box Wilh one half to three fourths of an Inch irom lha longest Loe Aller Purchase chock the it Omen and replace outgrown shoes. If at Ali possible use your shoes Onty for the purpose for which you bought them. For example do not use Tennis shoes or aerobic shoes for casual Street Wear you will lose traction or cushioning too quickly. Ii the shoes gel wet Lake out the laces and removable . Let the shoes dry out of the Sun and away from heal heat causes the material especially the cushioning to deteriorate and stiffens the Feather. Aller the leather dries rub in leather conditioner or Mink Oil if you pursue your sport daily it is Wise to have iwo pairs of shoes and alternate them giving each pair time to dry and air out thoroughly. To clean shoes first Check the manufacturer s instructions. Leather can be cleaned with shoe polish or Wax or Wilh a Sporl shoe Cleanser which can also be used on suede. Shoes made of synthetic fabrics usually can be washed by hand with Cool water and detergent. Remove laces and inner soles and Wash them separately. Pack the shoes tightly with crumpled paper so Hoy will hold their shape when drying. Socks have three purposes. To absorb moisture to prevent the shoe from rubbing and causing blisters and calluses and to provide added cushioning  cyclists. Skaters and soccer players Wear thin socks look for socks that Aie especially thick Al the  of greatest stress socks should fit your fool Well with enough room to wiggle your Loos but not so much that holds or wrinkles term when you put shoes on. Avoid socks with scams that might in Rikalo skin change your socks at least once a Day and after each workout fabric preferences vary. Some people swear by High bulk Orion usually the least expensive others say it makes their feet too hot. Cotton and Wool Are highly absorbent Many socks Combine natural and synthetic Libers retaining the Best features of both. Fet sweat even in Cool weather and should be washed daily with soap. Always dry them thoroughly especially Between the toes. If you sweat profusely Sprinkle your Leel with corns Larch or foot powder daily if you Are prone to fungal infections like athlete s loot use an anal fungal Spray or powder. Soak your few l in warm soapy water for 10 minutes once or twice a Oak Hub away rough or thickened areas Wilh a Wel pumice Slone. Then rub in a Good lotion or Cream hut not Between your docs if your skin is dry and you lend to torm calluses rub in Logon daily after bathing clip toenails regularly preferably alter soaking your feel which pollens the nails Cul nails nearly tit Highl across barely rounding the Corners. If clipped i do tar into the Corners. The nails can become ingrown causing painful inflammation to protect feet Wear something on them when walking outdoors ii injuries infections or other nagging foot pm lems do not heal in a reasonable time consult a look specialist a pod Arnst or an Ortho Pedis j h the stars and stripes Page 15