Jennifer Heiner graduated from Lehigh University with degrees in marketing and economics. Since 2019, she has served as the retail director of a New Jersey running company. To choose the optimal running shoes, select shoes specifically designed for running to prevent injury, and make sure the shoes fit comfortably with half an inch of space at the toe and your foot centered without pinching or sliding.

1. A graduate of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Jennifer
Heiner holds a bachelor of arts in marketing and economics. Since
2019, Jennifer Heiner has served as the retail director of a New Jersey
running company. For many people, one of the greatest appeals of
running is its simplicity. Recreational running requires no fancy
equipment or extensive training, just a good pair of shoes. To choose
the optimal pair of running shoes, keep the following tips in mind:
1. Choose running-specific shoes. All sneakers may look similar, but
shoes specifically designed for running will provide the cushion and
shock absorption you need to prevent repetitive motion injury.
2. Make sure they fit. Running shoes should leave about half an inch
between the end of the foot and the end of the shoe, and your foot
should be centered in the shoe’s platform. The shoe shouldn’t pinch
or slide against your foot when you run.