Best Running Shoes

I been reading a lot lately about running shoes and thinking about how I would identify the best running shoes. There are a lot of ideas and a lot of data suggesting one thing or another. What it comes down to for me is experience.

In reality, I can’t tell you what will work best for you, but I can tell you what running shoes work best for me. And some things are a bit surprising. For example, I have low arches and can’t stand wearing shoes all day that have a high arch, but in running shoes where I’ll only be in them for 30 minutes to a couple hours the slightly higher arches don’t really bother me. In fact I think that they provide me with needed arch support when I’m continuously pounding.

Another surprise is that I know when my running shoes need to be replaced. Even the best running shoes wear out (it’s a fact). When I end a run and think to myself that I’m getting old it’s almost always a tell tale sign that I need new running shoes. My wife usually reminds me to think about my running shoes when I come whining to her after a morning run, and it almost always works.

Finally, the best running shoes feel comfortable and natural from the very beginning, no break in required. I still remember the first time I put on a pair of running shoes. It was amazing, especially in contrast to the cross trainers that I had been running in. The motion of my feet and the way they felt during my very first run was unbelievable. The flexible toe and added cushion in the heel were the most noticeable.

One last surprise I’ve had recently was to find that a brand of shoes that I had written off years ago is now one of my favorite brands. I remember buying a discount pair of Adidas running shoes from an outlet store. They were the worst pair of running shoes I had ever worn and I threw them out after about 50 miles. Then, a couple months back, I received a pair of Adidas SuperNova running shoes from a friend at a running store and I run in them every day. Don’t forget to keep experimenting.

So, are you running in the best running shoes? It’s quite possible that you are, but if you have experienced any of the symptoms that I mentioned above, you might take a minute and ask yourself if they really are the best for you. In the end, the decision about whether or not you have the best running shoes is a matter of personal opinion and personal experience.

For the things that can researched that would influence your choice, I’ve made this web site, and I hope to benefit other runners. Best of luck finding the best running shoes for you.

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