If the shoe fits.....but is it right for Canicross? (Ep.16)

When we talk about Canicross we tend to focus on the three main pieces of equipment; the belt, harness & line. But what is often overlooked is what you should be wearing on your feet. We’ve all been there, and just gone out and bought a pair of trainers that we think will do the job. Then when it gets muddy and wet we start to wish we had gone for something with better traction, especially when there’s a dog pulling out in front! Or worse still, we pick up injuries.

But when it comes to which trainers you should wear, especially for off-road running, it can be a minefield; there are so many brands out there, all claiming to do different things, whether it’s the amount of cushioning and support you need or the best tread for the terrain you run on.

So what should we be looking out for when buying our trail shoes aside from whether they come in our favourite colour?!

Well, thankfully we have elite Canicrosser and co-owner of Alton Sports Running Shop Georgie Lambert with us today so our feet are in good hands, so to speak!

If you would like to read our blog with links to Georgie you can find it here

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