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 longdistance 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 https://amzn.to/3EEhnl2
• Hoka Bondi 8 Women https://amzn.to/3S6Xl5S
• Brooks Glycerin 21 Men https://amzn.to/42iSsgI
• Brooks Glycerin 21 Women https://amzn.to/3ODA5gX
• Asics GelNimbus 26 Men https://amzn.to/3OdR9JS
• Asics GelNimbus 26 Women https://amzn.to/47Pixow

Best trail running shoes
• Hoka Speedgoat 5 Men https://amzn.to/3RZx0GP
• Hoka Speedgoat 5 Women https://amzn.to/3yCHAMK
• Brooks Cascadia 17 Men https://amzn.to/4baKXwb
• Brooks Cascadia 17 Women https://amzn.to/47N3An4
• Saucony Peregrine 13 Men https://amzn.to/495Tz5l
• Saucony Peregrine 13 Women https://amzn.to/47T2yG6

Best stability running shoes
• New Balance 1080v10 Men https://amzn.to/3SeM6dH
• New Balance 1080v10 Women https://amzn.to/3HQRdvT
• Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Men https://amzn.to/3rPWmwb
• Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Women https://amzn.to/3Vp2dGd
• Nike Air Zoom Structure 24 Men https://amzn.to/3MsAFvo
• Nike Air Zoom Structure 24 Women https://amzn.to/3EE1CdG

Best neutral running shoes
• Brooks Ghost 15 Men https://amzn.to/3S8dVUV
• Brooks Ghost 15 Women https://amzn.to/3vOdgQS
• Hoka Clifton 8 Men https://amzn.to/3U9fvZj
• Hoka Clifton 8 Women https://amzn.to/3UcrLs0
• Altra Torin 6 Men https://amzn.to/3RZfnXi
• Altra Torin 6 Women https://amzn.to/3T2xqgM

Best longdistance running shoes
• Saucony Triumph 21 Men https://amzn.to/3vFU4Vl
• Saucony Triumph 21 Women https://amzn.to/3vOpJ79
• Mizuno Wave Rider 27 Men https://amzn.to/3Of9rdQ
• Mizuno Wave Rider 27 Women https://amzn.to/4bbn9IM
• Asics GELKayano 30 Men https://amzn.to/3SvC09u
• Asics GELKayano 30 Women https://amzn.to/3Seya34

"Universal" shoes
• Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Men https://amzn.to/3T1hQ59
• Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Women https://amzn.to/3T0XN6H
• Hoka Arahi 6 Men https://amzn.to/48RRcDO
• Hoka Arahi 6 Women https://amzn.to/48Kjr6Z
• Brooks Hyperion Tempo Men https://amzn.to/3vFUURZ
• Brooks Hyperion Tempo Women https://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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The mission of the Practical Health channel is to share scientific knowledge and personal experience related to a healthy lifestyle. So, everyone will live a healthy and productive life!

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