Running Shoes: 5 Key Elements of Selecting Running Shoes
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- Опубліковано 17 гру 2020
- 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 - amzn.to/3EEhnl2
• Hoka Bondi 8 Women - amzn.to/3S6Xl5S
• Brooks Glycerin 21 Men - amzn.to/42iSsgI
• Brooks Glycerin 21 Women - amzn.to/3ODA5gX
• Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 Men - amzn.to/3OdR9JS
• Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 Women - amzn.to/47Pixow
Best trail running shoes
• Hoka Speedgoat 5 Men - amzn.to/3RZx0GP
• Hoka Speedgoat 5 Women - amzn.to/3yCHAMK
• Brooks Cascadia 17 Men - amzn.to/4baKXwb
• Brooks Cascadia 17 Women - amzn.to/47N3An4
• Saucony Peregrine 13 Men - amzn.to/495Tz5l
• Saucony Peregrine 13 Women - amzn.to/47T2yG6
Best stability running shoes
• New Balance 1080v10 Men - amzn.to/3SeM6dH
• New Balance 1080v10 Women - amzn.to/3HQRdvT
• Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Men - amzn.to/3rPWmwb
• Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Women -amzn.to/3Vp2dGd
• Nike Air Zoom Structure 24 Men - amzn.to/3MsAFvo
• Nike Air Zoom Structure 24 Women - amzn.to/3EE1CdG
Best neutral running shoes
• Brooks Ghost 15 Men - amzn.to/3S8dVUV
• Brooks Ghost 15 Women - amzn.to/3vOdgQS
• Hoka Clifton 8 Men - amzn.to/3U9fvZj
• Hoka Clifton 8 Women -amzn.to/3UcrLs0
• Altra Torin 6 Men - amzn.to/3RZfnXi
• Altra Torin 6 Women - amzn.to/3T2xqgM
Best long-distance running shoes
• Saucony Triumph 21 Men - amzn.to/3vFU4Vl
• Saucony Triumph 21 Women - amzn.to/3vOpJ79
• Mizuno Wave Rider 27 Men - amzn.to/3Of9rdQ
• Mizuno Wave Rider 27 Women - amzn.to/4bbn9IM
• Asics GEL-Kayano 30 Men - amzn.to/3SvC09u
• Asics GEL-Kayano 30 Women - amzn.to/3Seya34
"Universal" shoes
• Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Men - amzn.to/3T1hQ59
• Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Women - amzn.to/3T0XN6H
• Hoka Arahi 6 Men - amzn.to/48RRcDO
• Hoka Arahi 6 Women - amzn.to/48Kjr6Z
• Brooks Hyperion Tempo Men - amzn.to/3vFUURZ
• Brooks Hyperion Tempo Women - 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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Hi, i was wondering of the hoka challanger 7 are some good shoes for trail- and pavement running. Does anyone here have any experience with the shoe, or has another shoe recommendation for switching up the running terrain?
Mika, personally I don't have direct experience with Hoka Challenger 7, but I pinned your comment, so, it will stay on the top. And I hope someone from our community will help you!
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Hey mate, I'm using the Hoka Challenger ATR 7 shoes at the moment. Have used them for about a year. I'm running on a combination of dirt roads and tarmac. They seem to be rather good and have no complaints. Pretty comfortable with decent grip off road. I'm not light either, 100kg, so plenty of force going through them. Have been using them anytime I'm not wearing my boots for work.
This really cut through all the noise! This video needs more views! 🙂
Glad you like it! Any help in reaching more viewers is highly appreciated!
@@PracticalHealthNow a great
Never seen such an elaborate explanation so far, thsnks for the information, loved it
Thank you, glad it was helpful, Dhinesh!
I've been in the Specialty running shoe business for about 14 years & this video is the best I've seen [I'm a Running shoe geek & am always studying through reading or videos]
Believe it or not over 50% of folks coming into a Specialty running shoe store are not runners [work, gym, walking or feet/knee/back pain. Great job sir on this video. Really impressed
Thank you, Michael! It's great to see such comment from a running geek :)
Thank you for making this video! I’m Qas so overwhelmed with all the information and choices there are especially with a flat feet and weak knees
Thank you, glad it was helpful, Veronica!
This video is extremely underrated, must watch before buying
Thank you! Any help to share this video and help our small channel grow is highly appreciated.
The number 1 missing brand is ON Cloud shoes. I’ve tried the others shared here and the ONs are superior and should be part of this review.
Niki, that's a great point! OnCloud has become quite popular recently. They weren't as visible three years ago when I recorded this video.
This video should be the first one watched by anyone who’s into running, or looking to get into running.
Clear, to the point, practical advice, very well put together.
Thank you!
Well said, totally agree 😊
This is such an incredible break down. Thank you so much for creating this shoe shopping guide for us runners. 👏👏👏
Glad it was helpful, Jackie!
Not a runner, but on my feet all day. Thanks for the video!
Thank you, Berry, glad you found it useful!
Wow , i watched a lot of videos but this guy gets to the point fast & has a brilliantly significant way to make the info easy ( especially for someone like me who is hearing this for the first time ) bless you bro ❤️🤝 this video needs to get more credit . Plz keep doing more you are so awesome✌️
Glad it was helpful, thank you!
This video is like grandfather's with more knowledge, but no one gives it a red capret or lime light. Very Informative 🥷
Thank you, glad it was helpful! I haven't thought about myself as a grandfather, but now I will :)
@@PracticalHealthNow I meant in the way of very well experienced of life(i.e, grandfather)
I appreciate that you took the time to make this video. It is very helpful
Glad it was helpful, thank you, Jonathan!
Wow such a conclusive video. I would take advice from you on anything you speak like you have it all figured out!
Anan, thank you! I haven't figured out everything, but am trying to apply whatever I learned at MIT in my well-being journey :)
Great video! Much clarity! Thanks!
Thank you, glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for making this video! I just started my passion for long distance runnning about a couple of months ago. It has helped me stay on course with my fitness journey and remain sober. Whenever i feel overwhelmed by life i choose running to stay balanced. Thank you for providing all this great information! Going to head to my local Road Runner store and get my foot alnalyzed again. Its been years since i have gone to them. Take care!
Glad this video is useful and good luck in your long distance running!
Best video on the topic!! Highly-informative, comprehensive, and just exceptional 🤩 Thank you so much!!!! I hope this video reaches more viewers
Thank you, Ellen! Glad it was helpful!
One of the best videos I’ve watched! Thank you for this very informative video and I look forward to watching more of your videos. Excellent explanation and you’re very witty too 😊
Wow, thank you, Jo! Glad you found this video helpful!
this was very comprehensive and helpful ! Thank you :)
You're so welcome!
Great video! I had to research many areas to get this nice breakdown and summary in just one video!
Thank you, glad that you found it helpful!
Best explanation in the shortest time I ever seen. Congrats
Wow, thank you, Dr Viana!
Incredible video man, thank you SO much
Thank you, glad you liked it, Jacob!
This is literally the best video for a runner I’ve ever watched! Especially for a beginner
Thank you, Hasan! Happy to hear that you found this video helpful!
Brilliant video! Thanks for the help, man
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for your Candor. And the reminder to support local shoe stores. Heading to one now
Please do! I have no clue how those guys are running their businesses these days...
This is such a throughly helpful video, thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful, Lisa!
Thank you for this video. Clear and easy to follow.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video!
This video needs to be watched for all the info needed no other video is there explaining this
Glad you like it!
Fantastic intro video for running shoe types. Simple and great breakdown of terminology. Thank you! 👟👟
Thank you, Charlotte! Glad you found this video useful!
Thank you for all the information ❤
Thank you, Matt, glad you found it helpful!
Great video! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful, Abhijit!
Very very helpful! Thank you a lot for this video!
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
THANK YOU! Excellent info for a pure beginner like me ❤🎉
Thank you, glad it was helpful, Jonelle!
Incredible, informative video, thank you!
Thank you, glad it was helpful, Justin!
Amazing video, thank you so much for the info!
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
straight to the point. nicee. thanks.
Thank you, Amirul! I hope it helped you select the best running shoes :)
Holy heck! 1.8k subscribers... that was a fantastic video! You deserve so many subs man!
I am also depressed about 1.8K subscribers 🙂 Thank you and any help or ideas in promoting the channel are highly appreciated!
Useful and high quality video, good work!
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
One the best videos in the subject.. hugely underrated!!
Thank you, totally agree with you :)
Thanks for the info!
You are welcome, Kyongha!
Super helpful video!! Thank you!! 😁
Glad it was helpful, Julian!
Amazing video!! Keep them coming🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! Will do!
Thanks for giving me insight about the importance of selecting appropriate shoes.
You are welcome, Michael, glad it was helpful!
Amazing video. Keep up the great work! 👍👍
Thank you! Will do!
Love the humor, well informed after the video, instant sub:)
Thank you, Jonas! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video.
Very helpful thank you mate
Anytime, Marimar, glad it helped!
Thank you very much. Very valuable information. You explain things very well and simple.
Glad it was helpful, Ian! I too was in the market for a new pair of running shoes a while back and was surprised to find a lack of good information on the subject. I had to do my own research. While it's not the main focus of our channel, I'm glad that my experience was useful for you and others.
Oh god, this is the perfect video for running shoes I watched.. After ACL sprain and meniscus tear...
And Running shoes really make a huge significant difference..
Glad that it's helpful! And keep you joints and ligaments healthy!
For me the zero drop and barefoot running shoes were the way to go. I could not find any other way to remove knee pain than to change to forefoot gait. Absolutely love barefoot shoes now. Strange thing was that no shoe seller recommended them, they just tried to fiddle with many kinds of pronation supports and such, when the key was to strenghten the feet themselves by removing support by using minimalist shoes.
Lauri, great to hear that barefoot shoes helped you! Though I want to highlight that sometimes simply changing running shoes solves the problems in knees and ankles. So, I am curious, if you go back to regular (but new) shoes, whether your knee pain will come back. Keep us posted!
Hi, thanks for the reply.
Only new "conventional" shoes that I tried recently were the Asics gel nimbus 25 shoes since my brother with same shoe size got them. That 8mm drop does make my gait more heel striking. I did get numbness in the knee, but it came much later than before, suggesting that my knee supporting muscles have propably strenghtened.
There probably was a way to fix my knees with strength training. but since the 0-drop shoes transition the shock absorption more to the calves, I never felt the need to go back. I also love the ability to feel the ground below my feet. Those max cushion shoes felt somewhat unstable and thus uncomfortable, but I do understand that some people like that sense of walking in the clouds.
Yeah I recently moved from 8mm drop shoes down to 0 and 4mm (Altra Torin 6 and Saucony Kinvara Wides), and I got a little bit more ankle pain. But its only been a week and there's definitely an adjustment period. I definitely prefer how I land with 0mm drop, and the difference in gait becomes far more noticeable on faster runs.
Used to get joint pain all the time with my Brooks Ghosts all the time, then switched to a basic pair of Xero trainers that I run on pavement and trail - now running 5ks 4 times a week with a 15 mile trail run at least once a month with no joint pain whatsoever. Just for kicks I tried the Altra Escalante 3’s for a pavement run and couldn’t make it 2 miles without severe pain in my joints and especially toes. Barefoot shoes saved running for me.
I like the topics you chose and the way you explain them so I understood a lot of things about running shoes today...
Thank you and good luck
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
Well spoken and really really helpful video !
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
The only thing that I would add to this regarding shoe size is that there should be 1.5 cm between the shoe and the longest toe (not necessarily the big toe). My second and third toes are longer than my big toe and this is true for many people.
Ah, right, makes sense, thank you for pointing to this!
Great video. I’ve had tremendous luck with Saucony.
Thank you, good to hear!
Great information.!.!
Thank you!
Very informative video !
Thank you, glad it was helpful, Ieva!
Great video... thanks
Thank you, glad you found it helpful, Tarun!
Comprehensive n helped a lot in selecting the next purchase.
Thanks
Glad it was helpful, thank you, Khurram!
I do a run after my daily bicycle ride. (Running is supposedly good for osteoblasts). And I enjoy it. For convenience I run in my bike shoes. I've grown to like their stability and support. Excellent video! Great information.
Running in bike shoes - sounds impressive!
I love this!
Thank you, Simply Mamle, glad you enjoyed the video!
This was great..!!!
Thank you, glad it's helpful!
excellent presentation. Thanks
Glad it was helpful, thank you, Seyed!
Well done sir - really informative and straight to the point. This will help me a lot when getting the best fit pair of shoes for my high arches foot. And hopefully it will improve my runs. Cheers
Yeah, happy to hear that, Davy! I'll cheer for you when you start running marathons :)
What a great video! Very systematic breakdown
Thank you, glad it helped 😃
This video is absolutely golden, it was so informative
Thank you for your nice words, Kwadwo!
This is awesome information...thanks for sharing :)
Thank you, glad you found it useful!
Fantastically made ad informative.
Glad you liked it!
super informative!
Glad it was helpful, thank you, Sundal!
Very good information, many thanks
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
This is the type of video that should be trending! Thank you for this! :)
Thank you, I totally agree wit you :) Glad the video was helpful!
Great video! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RUNNING STORES PEOPLE!!!
Yeah, totally! They have hard times these days...
Thank you very much.
You are welcome!
Thank you very much!! 🥰🥰
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks!
You're welcome, Victor!
I've been meaning to get into running and I'm so glad I found your video! Without this, I'll be like you before, choosing because of color and brand 😅 Thank you, and I subscribed already! Love your content! ❤
Running is the way to go! Let me know how your running is progressing :)
Most helpful vid out there.
Glad it was helpful, David!
Just started running, I needed to see this vid. Nice simple advice and great delivery. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks boss!
You are welcome, thank you!
Thank you for this video! Going to buy new shoes tomorrow!
Happy to help and good luck with buying new shoes!
Amazing breakdown of picking up the right running shoes.👍
Glad you liked it :)
This man deserves more views ❤
Totally agree with you, Sachin :) Any help in propagating the word about our channel is highly appreciated!
This is a really cool video! Helped me a lot
Great to hear that, thank you!
Very valuable information.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank your for the detailed information! Now it makes sense why my running shoes feel too tight when I buy them of the same size of my regular shoes
You are welcome, happy to hear that you found this video helpful!
this is amazing and i am confused why its not getting the attention it deserves???? i just started my diet journey this year, which include running on concrete surfaces and treadmills with my overweight body. i found your video very helpful!! thank you so much, you're saving me $$$ from wrong shoe purchase! love it!
Glad that this helped you to get a right pair of running shoes! "why its not getting the attention it deserves?" - it's the mystery of the century :)
Great VLOG.
Thank you, Rob!
Thanks 🙏
Thank you!
Extremely extremely helpful
Glad to hear!
Thanks a million
Than you, Dina, glad you enjoyed the video!
Excellent video. 👍
Thank you, glad you like it!
I found out recently that I land on my forefoot. I also have/had stubborn forefoot calluses causing me a lot of pain. I actually stopped running at one point because it hurt too much to run. I've ground down the calluses but due to my running form I realize that I need running shoes with little to no drop. I decided to wear out my current shoes (10mm drop) as much as possible before getting new ones over the holidays. So far I've been able to keep running but my feet are not 100% pain free and probably won't be until I upgrade to new shoes with minimal drop.
Thank you for sharing your experience! If I may offer a suggestion, consider getting another pair of running shoes with little/no drop and alternate between them. This practice of switching between pairs can be beneficial for your feet!
@@PracticalHealthNow . Will do! Thank you for the suggestion! Cheers!
Wow very insightful video
Thank you, glad you liked it!
This was actually really helpful. I’m trying to get into running! The goal is to do a marathon one day like my grandpa used to do when he was younger
Glad it was helpful! Let me know how your running goes.
Man you are absolutely good..
U r good to the point
Honest in opinions
Good points for take away to buy pair of running shoes
Keep up the good work...
Thank you, Thomas! Glad you found this video helpful and I'll do my best to keep up the good work :)
Thank you!!!!!!
You're welcome, glad you found it useful!
Great information
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!
Thank you, happy that you enjoyed the video!
Thank you
Glad you found this video useful, Charlotte!
Incredible video with so much useful info. Any recommendations for "foot-shaped" running shoes?
Thank you, Mitch! I've had experience with Altra running shoes before, and they were quite comfortable. One surprising revelation during that time was realizing that my feet aren't as "unique" as I thought. So, "regular" running shoes are good, and eventually I switched back to Nike and Hoka.