This article on The Sunday Times on Tuesday, 13 December 2009, further reinforces the need for proper shoes for specific sports.

Right Shoes For The Right Sport
Tips When Buying Shoes

I have lost count of the number of times I had to remind sportsmen to put on proper shoes for training, and whenever I see players running about in their canvas shoes and slipping around, or not being able to make sudden stops and turn, I always wonder how a proper pair of court shoes would probably do wonders to their performances.

It is also the reason why they would eventually suffer from sprained ankles, painful knees or even pulled muscles because of the lack of proper foot support.

We use our legs and feet everyday, hence we ought to be taking better care of our precious limbs. The last thing any sportsmen would want is to be unable to participate in competitions due to injuries which can be prevented beforehand.