- 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.
- Pace
If you are new to running, go with daily running shoes. They are best suited for moderate paces and are cushioned enough for any distance.
Speed training shoes are lighter and better for shorter distances and faster paces. Competiton running shoes help you reach peak performance on a race day.
- Brand
- Toebox
Shoes with a wider toebox are chosen by people with wide feet and runners whose feet that tend to swell on long-distance runs. Narrower toeboxes are more suitable for race running or if you prefer a snugget fit.
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