Types of sports shoes

Sports shoes have become an integral part of the life of a modern person. It is chosen by children and adults, girls and boys, businessmen and athletes - absolutely everyone who has been able to appreciate the benefits that such shoes can provide. The problem is that there is no universal sports shoe, so world-famous designers and engineers are working to create sneakersor sneakers that will be an excellent solution for a specific task.
Your task is to choose the right sneakers so that they cope with the required task. Remember that running on a wooden gym floor is different from running on grass, running and jumping use your feet differently, and then there's biking, hiking, and much more that requires finding the perfect pair of shoes. Let's look at what types of sports shoes there are.

Main types of sports shoes

• Vibrams. These are trekking boots, which belong to special shoes and are intended for active movement on uneven surfaces. Actively used by hunters and tourists.
• Sneakers. Sports class shoes, which were originally created for sports, after which they began to be used in everyday life. The sole is made exclusively of rubber. Can be grooved or smooth.
• Slip-ons. Practical and lightweight shoes without laces, the upper part of which is made of canvas and rubber soles, which will ensure the durability of the shoes and practicality during use.
• Snickers. This is a kind of “golden mean” between sneakers and sneakers. It usually has a thick sole, so it has excellent shock-absorbing properties.
• Hightops. High-top sneakers with lacing from the front to the top or with Velcro. They can be blunt, depending on your goals and preferences.
• Czechs. It is difficult to classify them specifically as sports shoes, like sneakers and sneakers, but they are also used during sports - gymnastics, dancing, etc. They are soft slippers without lacing.

Differences in sports shoes by sport

• Running shoes. These are one of the lightest sneakers, with a soft toe and a well-cushioned heel. They can guarantee comfort while running, protecting joints from damage.
• Sneakers for fitness. Training shoes should have a uniform sole, sometimes with shock-absorbing toe and heel. A special lining perfectly fixes them on the leg.
• Basketball sneakers. These are high hi-tops, which makes it possible to perfectly fix the ankle. Not suitable for daily walks, because... restrict the movement of the leg and the sole is made of quickly erasable material.
• Football sneakers. Boots are used that differ in the surface for which they are intended. This can be determined by the markings, for example, HG - hard natural surface, ID - football boots, TF - earth, gravel or snow, FG - synthetic or natural surface.
• Tennis sneakers. A fairly stable shoe model that has extended side parts. The outsole tread has increased adhesion to the surface and excellent shock-absorbing properties. 
• Skate shoes. This is a special type of sneaker that has a smooth and durable design to perfectly grip the surface of the skateboard. Vans sneakers, which are distinguished by a stable sole with a grooved surface, are perfect.
• Sneakers for race walking. Such shoes should have a soft upper and a grooved sole in order to perfectly grip the surface of the material on which the athlete walks.
• Golf shoes. These shoes have special spikes and stabilizers that allow the athlete to maintain balance during the swing.
• Baseball shoes. Unique sneakers that, like boots, have spikes and are high enough to secure the ankle.
• Sneakers for the gym. Such shoes should have a sole with a slight tread, which will provide ideal traction on a flat floor.
• Sneakers for cycling. These are shoes designed for cycling and do not have laces. They have a special hard sole to ensure good contact with the pedals.
• Wrestling shoes. They are also called “wrestling shoes” and are intended for wrestling on a special soft surface. Fits perfectly on the leg, protecting the ankle.
• Sneakers for mountaineering. These are grippy and soft shoes that are designed for climbing rocky surfaces.

As you can see, the range of sports shoes is simply incredibly huge, so sometimes it’s quite difficult to make the right choice. When choosing, you need to take into account your own preferences and the purposes for which you will use the shoes.

Where to buy sports shoes in Ukraine?

In turn, the online store “World of Shoes” has made sure that you can buy sports shoes on favorable terms, just call us or leave a request on the website. Our online store cooperates directly with well-known brands, so with us you have the opportunity to buy not only certified shoes, but also do it on the most favorable terms. We understand that making an independent choice is quite difficult, so we are always ready to help by choosing the ideal solution, taking into account the goals, preferences and financial capabilities of the buyer. We deliver goods anywhere in Ukraine: Kharkov, Odessa, Lugansk, Nikolaev and others. Discounts for regular customers.