Running Shoes: 5 Key Elements of Selecting Running Shoes

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

Best trail running shoes

Best stability running shoes

Best neutral running shoes

Best long-distance running shoes

"Universal" shoes

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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[Mika]

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?

[extramild]

Thank you baby Arnold Schwarzenegger. I will use this new knowledge to get to the choppa very quickly. 🙂

[alps-uk]

This really cut through all the noise! This video needs more views! 🙂

[Cauldrxn]

My first video I’ve seen of yours, but I’ve subscribed based off this one alone. So direct, clear, and brilliant information. Thanks so much from this beginner runner 🏃‍♀️

[Mghol]

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

[dhineshkumar]

Never seen such an elaborate explanation so far, thsnks for the information, loved it

[Cavush]

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!

[mohamedmagdy]

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✌️

[asves]

This video is extremely underrated, must watch before buying

[Berry_N]

Not a runner, but on my feet all day. Thanks for the video!

[SumaleErik]

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!

[HasanZobaer]

This is literally the best video for a runner I’ve ever watched! Especially for a beginner

[jackiecuba]

This is such an incredible break down. Thank you so much for creating this shoe shopping guide for us runners. 👏👏👏

[ellen]

Best video on the topic!! Highly-informative, comprehensive, and just exceptional 🤩 Thank you so much!!!! I hope this video reaches more viewers

[jophelan]

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 😊

[cecemeyers]

Just starting running—again. Good advice for beginners thanks.

[charlottedanielflute]

Fantastic intro video for running shoe types. Simple and great breakdown of terminology. Thank you! 👟👟

[vitalsweat]

One of the best detail video ever i have seen in you tube wrt running & shoes. You are really amazing..keep up the good work..all the best

[anandai]

Wow such a conclusive video. I would take advice from you on anything you speak like you have it all figured out!

[sachinsinha]

This video needs to be watched for all the info needed no other video is there explaining this