![]() Our experts-coaches, a division record holder, physical therapists, a running journalist, specialty store managers and shoe buyers-weighed in on their top running shoe picks for every type of run, noting that getting fit at a store that specializes in running shoes is the best way to ensure you’re choosing a shoe that works for you. Other considerations include how cushioned a shoe is, what the offset is (how much the shoe “drops” from the heel to the toe, measured in millimeters), whether a shoe has a carbon fiber plate-a top pick for serious racers-and the shape of the foot. Where to start, though, with so many options on the market? It’s easy to get caught up in the newest and most exciting piece of running shoe technology, or lace up the most stylish pair.īut every one of the nine experts we spoke with agreed that the most important factors in choosing a shoe are comfort and fit. After all, everything runners do begins with their footwear, says Hiruni Wijayaratne, a certified running coach, 10-time Sri Lankan record holder and 2:34 marathoner. A quality pair of running shoes is important. ![]()
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