Running Shoes: 5 Key Elements of Selecting Running Shoes

In this video, we’ll talk about how to choose the best running shoes. We’ll talk about the questions about your feet and running technique that need to be answered before buying shoes. We’ll also discuss the key characteristics of running and jogging shoes and I’ll share my personal approach to buying shoes.

The key questions that you need to think about before selecting running shoes

• Your feet and running tendencies - foot pronation, landing point, and weight
• The type of surface you plan to run on
• The type of your run itself

Then we discuss the key characteristics of running shoes

1. Foot pronation support
2. Shoe drop
3. Cushioning
4. Weight
5. Breathability
6. Durability
7. Flexibility
8. Look
9. Price

Also, I'll talk about my top 3 picks of the best cushioned, stability, neutral, trail, and long-distance running shoes.

This list was updated with the latest models in each category as of January 2024:

Best cushioned running shoes
• Hoka Bondi 8 Men - https://amzn.to/3EEhnl2
• Hoka Bondi 8 Women - https://amzn.to/3S6Xl5S
• Brooks Glycerin 21 Men - https://amzn.to/42iSsgI
• Brooks Glycerin 21 Women - https://amzn.to/3ODA5gX
• Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 Men - https://amzn.to/3OdR9JS
• Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 Women - https://amzn.to/47Pixow

Best trail running shoes
• Hoka Speedgoat 5 Men - https://amzn.to/3RZx0GP
• Hoka Speedgoat 5 Women - https://amzn.to/3yCHAMK
• Brooks Cascadia 17 Men - https://amzn.to/4baKXwb
• Brooks Cascadia 17 Women - https://amzn.to/47N3An4
• Saucony Peregrine 13 Men - https://amzn.to/495Tz5l
• Saucony Peregrine 13 Women - https://amzn.to/47T2yG6

Best stability running shoes
• New Balance 1080v10 Men - https://amzn.to/3SeM6dH
• New Balance 1080v10 Women - https://amzn.to/3HQRdvT
• Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Men - https://amzn.to/3rPWmwb
• Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Women -https://amzn.to/3Vp2dGd
• Nike Air Zoom Structure 24 Men - https://amzn.to/3MsAFvo
• Nike Air Zoom Structure 24 Women - https://amzn.to/3EE1CdG

Best neutral running shoes
• Brooks Ghost 15 Men - https://amzn.to/3S8dVUV
• Brooks Ghost 15 Women - https://amzn.to/3vOdgQS
• Hoka Clifton 8 Men - https://amzn.to/3U9fvZj
• Hoka Clifton 8 Women -https://amzn.to/3UcrLs0
• Altra Torin 6 Men - https://amzn.to/3RZfnXi
• Altra Torin 6 Women - https://amzn.to/3T2xqgM

Best long-distance running shoes
• Saucony Triumph 21 Men - https://amzn.to/3vFU4Vl
• Saucony Triumph 21 Women - https://amzn.to/3vOpJ79
• Mizuno Wave Rider 27 Men - https://amzn.to/3Of9rdQ
• Mizuno Wave Rider 27 Women - https://amzn.to/4bbn9IM
• Asics GEL-Kayano 30 Men - https://amzn.to/3SvC09u
• Asics GEL-Kayano 30 Women - https://amzn.to/3Seya34

"Universal" shoes
• Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Men - https://amzn.to/3T1hQ59
• Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Women - https://amzn.to/3T0XN6H
• Hoka Arahi 6 Men - https://amzn.to/48RRcDO
• Hoka Arahi 6 Women - https://amzn.to/48Kjr6Z
• Brooks Hyperion Tempo Men - https://amzn.to/3vFUURZ
• Brooks Hyperion Tempo Women - https://amzn.to/2WsTNAw

And, finally, we'll talk about the shoe buying process itself.

I hope this video will help you choose the best running shoes for you - a pair of running shoes that will be comfortable, look nice, improve your performance and maybe help you run a marathon or improve your marathon time.

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