Article: If the shoe fits.... (choosing the right pair of athletic shoes)(includes related articles)

Athletic shoes can do more than look good. The right pair can help you run faster, jump higher, and save your knees from injury.

But with hundreds of styles to choose from, how do you know which ones are right for your sport and your feet?

Matching the Shoe to the Sport

In every sport, your shoes should provide good cushioning, flexibility, and stability. But some activities require more cushioning than flexibility, while other sports demand just the opposite.

"Shoes are designed for the motion of your feet in the sport they're made for. That's why you need different shoes for tennis and basketball, for instance. The stop-and-go in tennis is ...

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