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The Importance of Breaking In New Shoes
Q I did a long run this past Friday in a new pair of shoes. I have been running in this same shoe but just got a new pair. I felt fine during and after the run but was late to get home so I didn’t...
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Running in Minimalist Shoes
Q I recently finished reading Born to Run. I don’t think I want to go all the way to “toe shoes,” but I am intrigued by the idea that less shoe leads to stronger feet and better form. Do you have any...
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How We Test Shoes
You know that Runner’s World reviews running shoes. What you may not know is just how much time, sweat, and science is involved. Here’s everything we do to produce a single Shoe Guide – a process we...
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5 Shoe Buying Tips
Follow these steps and find your perfect fit. 1. Focus on Fit. Not fashion. With the help of a speciality store expert, find a model that fits your arch, syncs with your stride, and matches your...
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5 Common Myths About Running Shoes
1. There is a best running shoe. “What is the top running shoe now?” I’ve been asked this question too many times. It would be nice to be able to name a best shoe every year, give a star rating (4 out...
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Choosing Shoes: Should Comfort Be Your Only Guide?
Don’t worry about pronation control, stability, or even cushioning when choosing shoes – wear what feels good and you’ll be more efficient and have fewer injuries. That’s the bottom line of a recent...
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How to Buy Your First Running Shoes
Beginners should consider visiting their local running/sports shop – especially for that first pair. Buying your first pair of running shoes can be a bit intimidating. There are so many brands—from...
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3 Shoe Trends to Watch in 2016
Feel the Foam Comfort is increasingly king in running shoes, and companies are trying new methods to improve the feel underfoot. If you lift the sock liner out of your shoe, you’ll see that the upper...
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Do you do more than run in your trainers? If so, you might not like them …
Runners might like variety when it comes to products to buy, but will using your trainers in a variety of circumstances and in a variety of ways lead you to like it more? Probably not, says a new...
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The Truth About Energy Return in Your Shoes
The advertisements are compelling. Adidas claims its Boost midsole material will “keep every step charged with an endless supply of light, fast energy.” Puma’s IGNITE foam promises, “Energy in. More...
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Best Shoes in the World
International Runner’s World Editor Warren Greene offers a first look at these five new shoes. 1. New Balance 1500v2 2. Nike Air Zoom Odyssey 3. Brooks Launch 2 4. Brooks Glycerin 13 5. Saucony Xodus 6...
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Take the Wet Test: Learn Your Foot Type
One method to find out more about your feet is to look at the shape of your arch by taking the “wet test.” 1) Pour a thin layer of water into a shallow pan. 2) Wet the sole...
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Shoe Guide Review
Do you know the type of shoes that works well for your size, stride, and preferred ride? To accompany our March 2016 Shoe Guide, the “reviewed previously” shoes for reference are reviewed here below....
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Ask the Gear Guy: Do I Need Specific Shoes for Trail Running?
Julian asks: Do I need trail shoes to run better on the trails? “Need” is a strong word. It largely depends on trail conditions. Really, any type of off-road running is trail running. That dirt road?...
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New Balance Wins Race for 3D Printed Running Shoe
New Balance is set to release 44 pairs of its Zante Generate with a 3D printed midsole. New Balance announced the limited commercial availability of a running shoe with a 3D printed midsole on Monday,...
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Big Runners, Small Shoes
I’m in America for the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting, which is an absolutely massive gathering of people interested in sports science. Over the next few weeks, I’m sharing one of...
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How We Test Shoes
You know that Runner’s World reviews running shoes. What you may not know is just how much time, sweat, and science is involved. Here’s everything we do to produce a single Shoe Guide – a process we...
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How Much Do Heavy Shoes Slow You Down?
A study finds that adding even a few grams affects race times. Heavy shoes slow you down by forcing you burn more energy at a given pace. But by how much, exactly? Studies dating back to the 1980s...
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Study: Zero-Drop Cushioned Shoes Show No Difference in Injury Rates
The single best running shoe for injury prevention still hasn’t been identified. In the quest to avoid injuries, runners leave no stone unturned. Consider sticks and foam rollers; massage and...
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11 Things Podiatrists Want You to Stop Doing
Podiatrists everywhere want you to ditch the bathroom surgery, the everyday flats and brand new race day sneakers. As runners, our most valuable possessions are our feet. And while our tootsies may not...
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