Facts
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Terrain
Road
Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.
Trail
Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.
Good to know
As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.
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Arch support
Neutral / cushion / high arch
Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.
Stability / overpronation / normal arch
Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.
Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet
Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.
Good to know
- Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
- More about arch support in this video.
- Find your arch type by following steps from this video. -
Use
Daily running
Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.
Competition
Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.
Good to know
If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.
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Price$75
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WeightMen: 9ozWomen: 7oz
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WidthMen: normalWomen: normal
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Release dateUnknown
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Updates to Nike Renew Arena
- The Nike Renew Arena is an affordable running shoe option that features the Renew technology. This midsole foam is designed to deliver a more stable and smoother ride, from start to finish.
- Another element is the medial midfoot strap that is significant in giving the foot added support.
- The Renew Arena features a pressure-mapped design in its outsole. It delivers multi-surface traction without compromising underfoot cushioning.
Nike Renew Arena size and fit
Engineered to be a neutral running shoe, the Nike Renew Arena runs true to size. The use of the woven upper material lets the runner experience a more comfortable and snugger fit. The available width is Medium for both the men's and the women's versions.
Outsole
In the outsole of the Nike Renew Arena is the exposed midsole foam with Pressure-mapped design. The primary purpose of this design is to deliver an excellent amount of traction that is needed for various running surfaces.
Moulded holes are visible in the outsole of the Renew Arena. These holes are focused on enhancing the cushioning system of the shoe, maintaining the runner's confidence throughout the running session.
Midsole
The Nike Renew technology is integrated into the midsole of the shoe. This innovative midsole foam offers responsive underfoot feel while making every step protected.
Along with the Renew technology is the full-length high-rebound foam. It enhances overall fit and comfort.
Upper
The upper unit is composed of a breathable mesh with synthetic overlays. This material aims to provide a cooler and drier environment throughout the run.
Contouring to the arch of the foot is the medial midfoot strap that is focused on providing additional support to the part of the foot that's given less attention.
The tongue and collar with pull-tabs are integrated into the Nike Renew Arena. These materials are focused on providing additional comfort to the foot.
The Swoosh logo detailing is utilized in the shoe. This adds to the good-looking and visually-appealing design of the Nike Renew Arena.