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1. For which sport
are you seeking a sneaker for?
a. Basketball
b. Running
c. Volleyball
d. Walking
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2. You need a
basketball sneaker that rises above your ankle and has a Herrington
tread pattern.
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Example:
Nike Shox Revolution (women)
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3. Are you
looking for a:
a. racing shoe
b. training
shoe (must have cushioning)
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4. Are you a:
a. sprinter
b. mid-distance runner
c. long-distance
runner
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5. Are you
a(n):
a. agile runner
b. power runner (strike the ground
with power)
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6. You need a
lightweight, flexible spike plate.
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Examples:
Nike Zoom Rival S+
2004
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7. You need a
rigid spike plate.
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 Example:
New Balance 150C
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8. You need
spikes that provide heel cushioning and have a flexible plate in the
front of the foot.
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Example:
Adidas Nova
MD
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9. You need
spikes with maximum heal cushioning.
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Example:
Nike Jana Star
Waffle
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10. Do you
pronate (feet roll too far or do not roll quickly enough)?
a. Yes
b. No
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11. Do you
a. underpronate (feet don't
roll in quickly enough, so each stride stride
finishes on the outer edge of the foot, near the little toe)
b. overpronate (feet roll too
far to the inside and push off the the
inside edge of the forefoot)
c. have flat feet
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12. You need a
high arch sneaker that has additional stability.
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Example: 
GEL-NIMBUS® VII
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13. You need a
sneaker with additional stability.
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Example:
M766NY
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14. You need a
sneaker with motion control.
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Example:
GEL-FOUNDATION® VI
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15. Your
sneaker does not need additional stability.
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Example:
Nike Shox 2:45
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16. Are you
looking for a:
a. training sneaker
b. competition
sneaker
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17. You need a lightweight sneaker with
cushioning, support, and stability.
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Example:
GEL-TEMPO™ II
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18. You need a durable sneaker with shock
attenuation, traction and cushioning.
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Example:
GEL-SENSEI™
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19. What type
of arch do you have:
a. neutral
b. low
c. high
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20. You need a
sneaker with a firm midsole, straight to semi curved, lasts (shape of
the sole and the footprint that the shoe is built around), and moderate
rear foot stability.
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Example:
GEL-FOUNDATION® WALKER II (QL358)
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21. You need
a sneaker with motion control to help steady your feet.
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Example:
GEL-NORDIC™ (QY564)
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22. You need
sneakers with good cushioning to help absorb shock.
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Example:
GEL-KAYANO® WALKER II (QY460) |
