Equipment
Shoes As with jogging, the most important piece of equipment for both walking and Nordic Walking is the right shoe. Meanwhile there are already special walking shoes, which are naturally also suitable for Nordic Walking. Running shoes are also suitable as walkingNordic walking shoes, and especially for the athletes the better alternative, who also want to jog occasionally.
Since walking shoes are less cushioned than running shoes, running training with them is not recommended. You should buy suitable shoes in a sports or running store that offers competent advice and often also a gait analysis on the treadmill. This allows a trained salesperson to draw conclusions about a suitable running shoe.
ClothingSince endurance sports can be practiced in any weather, clothing should of course be adapted to the respective weather conditions. Meanwhile, there are also quite good training clothes available in the lower and middle price segment, which protect against wind and weather influences, but are still breathable. The Nordic Walking polesYou should definitely pay attention to good quality when choosing poles.
You should also buy poles from a specialist dealer if possible. The manufacturers of inexpensive poles often save on the one hand on the quality of the material and on the other hand on the loop systems. To calculate the correct pole length, there is a rule of thumb, namely “body length times 0.7”. However, the individual leg length plays an important role here, and for this reason, too, competent purchasing advice is highly recommended.
