Running shoes are the integral types of shoes for anyone who runs regularly. These types of shoes prevent injuries and they also make the running gait more comfortable and easier. With the increasing popularity of running shoes, many manufacturers have launched different styles and designs of the shoes. Thus, the market if running shoes is very big and has emerged as a huge investment for manufacturers into the technology and science of this type shoes.
Different components of a running shoes include;
The outsole:
It is the treaded layer on the undersurface of the shoe made up of carbon rubber or similar material. The design protects the foot from any kind of wears and provides traction on softer surfaces.
The midsole:
Being the most important part of running shoes, it provides a cushion and stability layer to the shoe. It is manufactured by using ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyurethane (PU) or a combination of the two. The midsole also help in limiting pronation of the foot. Different manufacturers have developed different methodologies to design midsoles of shoes.
The upper:
The upper wraps around and over the top of the foot. This portion can be made up of leather or any synthetic material depending on its lightness and breathable. The upper should be designed such a way to give a cushion the top of the foot against any kind of pressure from the laces. The upper also prevent rubbing and irritation against the foot.
The heel counter:
It is inflexible cup that is usually placed surrounding the heels. It is firm enough to control motion of the rearfoot.
Post or footbridge:
Being a firm material in the midsole, post or footbridge increases stability of the running shoe.
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