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WHICH RUNNING SHOES SHOULD YOU BUY? Determine which category best describes your feet: Flat feet/ overpronator, Normal Arch, or High Arch. If unsure, check the imprint of your wet foot on cement floor against the shapes in the table below:
Use the list of shoes under your foot classification as a shopping guide, but remember that you must try on the shoes and be satisfied that your feet are comfortable before buying.
Some general advice when buying shoes: · Shop in the later part of the day when your feet are slightly more swollen · Wear the socks you intend to use for running when trying your shoes · Always try BOTH sides. Lace them up, and stand, walk, and run on the spot in them. · Don’t buy the shoes if they don’t feel comfortable when you try them. Don’t believe anyone who says that your running shoes will feel more comfortable as time goes by.
Source: Runner’s World. www.runnersworld.com ¨ Runners’ World Editors’ Award ¨ Last update 10th July 2009
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Shoe Type: |
Motion-controlled Shoes Recommended for runners who are moderate to severe overpronators and need maximum rearfoot control and extra support on the medial (arch) side of their shoes. These shoes are also best suited for big or heavy runners who need plenty of support. |
Stability Shoes Recommended for runners who need medial (arch-side) support and good midsole cushioning. These shoes are best suited for runners who are mild to moderate overpronators and/or need added support and durability.
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Cushioned Shoes Recommended for runners who need maximum midsole cushioning and minimum medial (arch-side) support. These shoes are best suited for biomechanically efficient runners (minimum pronation) and midfoot or forefoot strikers.
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RECOMMENDED TRAINING SHOE BRANDS & MODELS |
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ADIDAS |
Adistar Control 5, Response Control 7,Adifusion MC, Adistar Salvation |
Response Extra, Supernova Sequence 2 |
Supernova Cushion 7, Adidas Response Cushion 17, Adistar Ride, Supernova Guide, Aidzero Tempo II |
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ASICS |
Gel Evolution IV, Gel Foundation VIII |
Gel Kayano XIV, Kayano XV, GT 2130, GT 2140, Gel 3000, Gel 1140, Gel Phoenix |
Gel Fortitude 3, Gel Cumulus XI, Gel Nimbus X, Gel Stratus 2.1 |
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BROOKS |
Trance 8, Addiction 8, Beast |
Adrenaline GTS 8, GTS 9, Infiniti, Axiom 3, Switch 2 |
Dyad 5, Glycerin 7, Defyance 2, Cascadia, Summon |
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MIZUNO |
Wave Renegrade 4 |
Wave Alchemy 8, Wave Inspire 5, Wave Nirvana 5, Wave Elixir 4, Wave Nexus 3
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Wave Precision 9, Wave Creation 10, Wave Rider 12 |
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NEW BALANCE |
766, 1011, 1122, 1222 |
749, 757, 768, 769, 850, 859, 875, 903, 904, 1224, 2000
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993, 1023,1041, 1062, 1063 |
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NIKE |
Cesium 2 |
Air Equalon 3, Air Structure Triax 12, Zoom Elite 4+, Nike Free 7.0, Nike Free Everyday+ 2 |
Air Pegasus +25, Shox Experience, Nike Zoom Vomero 4+, Luna Trainer, Zoom Start
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PEARL IZUMI |
SynchroGuide II |
SynchroInfinity, Syncrhopace III
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SynchroFloat 3 |
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REEBOK |
Premier Control II DMX, Supreme Control DMX |
Premier Trinity KFS III, Premier Phoenix, Premier Road Plus KFS VII |
Premier Smoothfit CUsion, Premier Fusion II, Premier Verona KFS, Premier Ultra KFS VI |
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SAUCONY |
Grid Stabil 6, Progrid Stabil CS |
Progrid Hurricane 11, Grid Omni Moderate VII , Grid Phoenix, Progrid Guide II, Omni 8
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Grid Shadow 11, Progrid Ride 2, Progrid Jazz 12, Progrid Echelon |