What Are the Different Types of Athletic Shoes?
Pick a Shoe to Match Your Sport
Running Shoes
Minimalist Shoes
Walking Shoes
Tennis Shoes
Cross Trainers
Trail Running Shoes
Basketball Sneakers
Soccer Cleats
Lacrosse Shoes
Football Cleats
Baseball and Softball Cleats
Golf Shoes
Hiking Boots
Cycling Shoes
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Athletic Shoes."
American Council on Exercise: "Are You Wearing the Right Shoes For Your Workout?" "Trail Running Adventure."
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society: "How to Select the Right Athletic Shoes."
Douglas, S. The Runner's World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running: How to Make the Healthy Transition to Lightweight Shoes and Injury-Free Running, Rodale Press, 2013.
American Journal of Sports Medicine: "Body Mass and Weekly Training Distance Influence the Pain and Injuries Experienced by Runners Using Minimalist Shoes: A Randomized Controlled Trial."
American Podiatric Medical Association: "Sport-Specific Shoes Can Affect the Way You Play."
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine: "The Hiking and Climbing Foot," "Selecting Cycling Shoes."