来源：《卫报》
原文刊登日期：2021年4月19日
[A] Don’t equate price with suitability
[B] Check the returns policy
[C] Look for heel height
[D] Consider your distance
[E] Do the squat test
[F] How experienced are you?
[G] Pick the right size
Finding the right pair of running shoes usually involves spending hours in store, picking up and trying on several pairs before moving over to the shop’s treadmill for a quick burst of running. Buying a pair online is more convenient, but it can also feel like taking a stab in the dark. However, that needn’t be the case. To take the fear out of buying running shoes online, here is an array of tips.
要找到一双合适的跑鞋，通常需要在店里花上几个小时，挑选并试穿几双，然后去商店的跑步机上快速跑一跑。网上购物更方便，但也会让人感觉像是在黑暗中冒险。然而，事实并非如此。为了消除在网上购买跑鞋时的恐惧，这里有一系列的建议。
1. __________
This is common sense, but still worth bearing in mind. Make sure you pick a brand with a good returns policy, as you will need to try on a range of shoes and opt for the one that feels the best. Lots of brands have a 28-day policy, but beware the ones that don’t accept shoes that have been worn, especially outside.
2. __________
One often overlooked aspect of running shoes is the difference of sole thickness between heel and toe, especially if you are new to running. A higher heel-to-toe drop may reduce stress on your leg muscles, so if you lack of running experience, it is thought to be good to go for a higher drop. 8-10mm is a good start point: This can reduce load to the leg muscle while you adapt, so taking time to find out the heel drop is worthwhile.
3. __________
When you buy a pair of running shoes in a shop, you are likely to be asked what sort of running you will be doing. A pair of track shoes will be useless for a trail runner, for example, while someone who competes in marathons will need a different set of features from someone who wants to run 5km twice a week. Marthe Solberg, the technical representative for the running shoe brand On, says: “For longer distances, your body will take more impact from the ground and your muscles will work harder to absorb these impacts and utilise the energy for forward propulsion. Therefore, looking at more cushioned shoes may be beneficial.”
4. __________
A mistake I made as a running newcomer was buying a pair of expert-level shoes that my body wasn’t prepared for. This happens a lot, says Solberg: “If you are a new runner and your body has not been conditioned to cope with the impacts from running, you might want to consider a more stable shoe.” She says “comfort plays an important role in preventing running-related injuries. In other words, runners may be less likely to get injured when wearing footwear that feels as comfortable and natural to them as possible.”
5. __________
Most people buy shoes that are the incorrect size. If you are trying on pairs at home, there should be 1cm between the end of the longest toe and the shoe when standing. If the shoe is the right length and your foot is slipping when the laces are tied, then the volume or width of the shoe may be too big for your foot, so look at a different model. Good laces also help more than you would imagine. Remember, your foot will move forward in the shoe when running, so having adequate length and laces to hold your foot in position is important and may help you avoid blackened toenails.
答案：1B 2C 3D 4F 5G