How to Select the Right Footwear for Step Aerobics 2

Take into account the type of flooring you use for aerobics. If you do step aerobics on wood or linoleum, you need soles with very good traction. If you do your aerobics on carpet, you want a lower amount of tread so the shoe doesn't catch on the carpet pile.

Choose aerobics shoes with non-marking rubber soles. This is especially important if you workout at a gym. Most gyms have hardwood or linoleum flooring, and shoes with marking black soles leave streaks on the floor, so you may be asked not to use them.^[5]

Avoid wearing running or walking shoes for aerobics. These are popular shoes, but they are made for straight movement and provide no lateral support, so your ankles are prone to injury. If you are unsure of whether a shoe you are looking at is for running, ask a store employee or look on the manufacturer's website.^[6]