3. Shoes
One of the main reasons that athletes get shin splints is really quite simple. They do not wear the right shoes for the activity that they are participating in. It is important to make sure that you are purchasing and wearing shoes that are proper for the activity that you are participating in.
You want to make sure that your shoes are providing you with good support for your activity. In addition, cushioning is also important. You want to make sure that your shoes will help protect not only your feet but also will protect your legs, in particular, your shin bone from the impact that is caused by the exercises that you are doing.
Running is really hard on the legs and one of the main causes of shin splints. Having the appropriate footwear to wear during your runs can go a long way when it comes to preventing shin splints.