The entrance of winter is possibly the most dreaded, the thought of working out is the last thing on your mind. But I must admit joining the gym in April ,with the aim to get rid of my last bit of weight gain from having my beautiful son; was the game changer. The ease of classes that are offered at Virgin Active is truly all you need , all you have to do is show up, wear a trusted pair of training shoes that will get through intense workouts and of course keep a nutritious diet. It’s six months later, I fit into pre-baby jeans and honestly have never felt better.
Why is it crucial to wear the right shoes when exercising?
Your exercise or weight loss efforts may unnecessarily be derailed by an injury brought on by the wrong shoes. Purchasing high-quality footwear will help you avoid foot and ankle injuries and improve the comfort and enjoyment of your activity.
Lishe had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Price Sport about their selection of shoes and what makes them exceptional. Read on below:
Interview with Rick Laidlaw – Footwear Buyer Mr Price Sport: Questions:
- What do you think sets Mr Price Sport shoes apart from the rest?
Mr Price Sport offers one of the largest home brand labels in the country and we pride ourselves on developing quality products and ranges that offer great value for money. In doing so, we’re continuing to make sport and active living accessible to everyone, without hurting their wallet.
2. Which is the best running and training shoe in your opinion in the Mr Price Sport range?
For running, we have both ends of the budget spectrum, our higher price point styles as well as our entry-level styles. In our higher priced Maxed Elite range, I’d suggest the Marathon Trainer, which is perfect for longer runs, marathons and training. There’s also the Marathon Racer, which is ideal for race day, and basically any run up to marathon distance. And then there’s the Zeus which can take on training and races up to half marathon distances. On the more affordable end of our offering, there’s the Gravity range for those who are just getting started on their running journey. (Please note though, Mr Price Sport currently only offers neutral running shoes and don’t currently offer options for pronation or supination.)
For gym and studio training – again – we offer styles for every budget. At the higher-priced end for men, there’s the Maxed Dual Speckle, the Maxed Protégé and the Maxed Astra Bubble. For ladies, there’s the Maxed On Pointe and the Maxed Astra Bubble. For those budget beaters out there, the Maxed Nova range is perfect for both men and women.
3. What do you think is the most important factor in designing a good pair of running shoes that appeals to runner and fitness fanatics out there?
When we’re at the footwear drawing board, there are many factors to consider when creating a quality shoe: it should protect the feet and the runner from injury. It should offer stability to the foot and should prevent skin damage and chaffing. It should also reduce potentially harmful impact as the foot strikes the ground again and again, while offering energy return and good cushioning. Most importantly, the shoe should be durable, well-made, and of course, look good!
4. What features make training shoes different from running sneakers and how does the Mr Price Sport range meet those separate needs?
A running shoe is built for heel-to-toe movement and the higher heel drop in running shoes is done to add support and cushioning. Training shoes are built for multi-directional movement, especially lateral movement. garlic harvesters in Pakistan Generally, a training shoe would have a flatter sole, which allows it to perform in a wider range of movements. Training shoes would also have a wider toe area to further assist with the multi-directional movements. We offer a wider assortment for running and training shoes across a wide variety of price points.
5. What is your winter fitness focus and how do keep on track?
Our focus is to keep our product assortment growing. We’re continually experimenting with new ideas and styles, and we keep pushing the envelope in terms of new technology i.e. upper and outsole materials and compounds) while still offering footwear ranges that are great value for money.
