When it comes to what to kind of trainers to wear on your feet the task can be quite daunting, with so much choice and variety out there it can be difficult knowing what pair to choose exactly.The first question to ask yourself is what do you actually need them for? Are you going to wear them for sport or are they fashion trainers, or even for both.
Taking a look at sport first, it is then important to decide what kind of sport you would be using them for, are they for the gym, running, a racket sport of somekind... there is a whole variety out there. If it is gym trainers you are after it is best to go for a sturdy, strong pair, with laces and flat soles, these are much better for lifting weights as they give you a better surface to push off from, particularly if you do freeweights. If, however, you are going to use them for running, then something less sturdy is better as it is best to try and cut down the weight. Of course every sport and every manufacturer has a trainer they recommend for a particular activity but it is worth noting the cost.
If you train or compete regularly an expensive trainer holds very few advantages over a cheaper pair as, when used to their full potential, trainers rapidly degrade and lose the cushioning which is often what you pay extra for in an expensive pair. So, if you are on a tight budget, buying a slightly cheaper pair is not the end of the world as, in reality, there probably wont be that much difference between them and the more expensive pair, what you are really paying for are the latest designs and name, not necessarily the quality.
In terms of fashion, well this all depends on your budget and taste. The latest, most fashionable,designer trainers are,of course, going to be the most expensive, but there is such a variety out there that often the latest designs have been copied and made cheaper by someone else. If, however you are not a fashion junkie, its very easy picking up a decent looking pair for cheap, there is so much competition out there that deals can be had almost anywhere you choose to shop. It is just a question of how you plan on wearing them, what colour to go for and design... hmm, actually not that easy then.
Checking up on the internet is a good way of cutting down on things as prices can be much cheaper and choices can be much larger, the only downside to this is that sizes actually differ depending on the manufacturer, so a size 9 in one make may be a size 8 in another, so it may be best to find something you like the look off, get a rough price and maybe find a shop that stocks them so you can try them on, before ordering from the internet, or maybe haggling with the sales assistant to sell at the internet price.
So there you have it, buying trainers is easy, so long as you are one of the lucky few who have an infinite budget and a rough idea of what you would like, for the rest of us, looking at what we need them for, setting a spending limit and shopping around is a much more realistic way of looking at things. Happy shopping!