Best Running Shoes Of 2010
Consumer Reports recently gave an account about the best running shoes and for both women’s and men’s running shoes, the most important consideration is fit. They highly recommend checking the “Quarterly Shoe Guide” from Runners World, which is considered “the gold standard for running shoe reviews.” Other sources for reviews include Men’s Journal, Shape, Women’s Adventure and National Geographic Adventure. Consumer review sites are generally not reliable sources of information on their own, but they’re helpful for cross-referencing a few pairs you may be interested in, Consumer Reports concludes.
Runners World Magazine is a well-trusted source for running information and their quarterly guide on running shoes is no exception. This publication offers a great view of the newest (but tested) products on the market. As of spring 2010, there are thirty shoes on their recommendation list. For stability, the highest rated shoes were the: Asics Gel-Kayano 16, Brooks Switch 3, Mizuno Wave Nexus 4, Mizuno Wave Nirvana 6, New Balance 740, New Balance 760, Ecco Biom C, Karhu Forward Fulcrum Ride, New Balance 1064, Puma Complete Ventis, Reebok Premier SF Ultra KFS VII and Saucony Jazz 13. The Nike Zoom Structure Triax + 13 and the Adidas Supernova Glide 2 offer both men and women’s running shoes, which were also popular choices.
If you don’t want to just take Runners World’s word for it, you may prefer the reviews from Consumer Reports, who looks at several different well-respected publications to find a general consensus. When it came to “Stability Running Shoe Best For Most Feet,” they found the Asics Gel-Kayano 15 ($145) to be the best shoe for people with normal arches who have a tendency toward over-pronation (rolling your feet inward as you run). The preferred “Budget Stability Running Shoes” were the Asics Gel-1140 ($90) for people with normal arches and gaits. They recommend the Saucony ProGrid Stabil CS ($115) for the best “motion control” shoes that encourage proper running techniques with rigid support and cushioning. People with high arches should like the 1063 New Balance shoes for running ($125) or the Saucony Grid Cohesion NX ($55) if you’re on a strict budget. Lastly, if you’re into eco-friendly products, the Brooks Trance 8 ($140) has been praised for the fact that it will biodegrade in a landfill after 20 years.
Newtons are one of the most beloved brands of running shoes among runner’s circles, although they strangely do not appear in Runners World or reviews from Consumer Reports (although Runners World did do a separate write-up of the Newton Gravity). These trainers are created by athletes who run long distances to mimic bare foot running with neutral support and stability that protects from injury. Their “action and reaction” were praised in National Geographic Adventure magazine, Men’s Journal awarded Newton shoes their “Gear of the Year,” Hers Magazine listed these shoes as one of the “Top 10 Things She’ll Want” and the “forefoot running” technology was praised in Newsweek Magazine as well. While the shoes are a bit pricey ($150 to $175), many avid runners say they’ll never buy anything else.
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