Sole Searching: Finding the Right Sneaker

Cost: Free to attend | Open to the community

Finding Your Fit: A Guide to Choosing the Right Shoes is an interactive, educational session designed to help walkers and runners better understand how footwear impacts comfort, performance, and injury risk. We’ll explore why there is no single “best” shoe, how proper fit should feel, and how differences in foot shape, gait, and activity goals influence shoe choice. You’ll learn how various shoe types serve different purposes, from cushioned trainers to trail and performance shoes, and how to think of footwear as tools rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. We’ll also cover when and why shoes should be replaced, including common signs of wear that can affect how your body feels over time.

Ben is a runner and rock climber with a degree in Exercise Science and a passion for helping others improve their health and performance. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with experience in biomechanics, injury management, and performance training. Over the past seven and a half years, Ben has worked part time and full time at Fleet Feet, including a year and a half as store manager. During that time, he also spent four years working at a performance training facility in Nashua with individuals of all ages and ability levels. He currently works part time at a fitness studio in Manchester, supporting adults with injury management, strength training, weight loss, and overall health goals.