Running Shoes

Running shoes are an important weapon in the runner’s arsenal. They come in all sizes, shapes, colors and types. Many different companies manufacture running shoes. There are kid’s running shoes, youth running shoes and men and women’s running shoes. There are shoes designed for one purpose, e.g. road runner shoes and multipurpose trainers. Some individuals buy shoes for the look; others purchase a running shoe for its practical use. Some people buy only a brand name; others buy whatever they can afford.

It is not easy to choose a running shoe from all the brands on the market. Do you go for vintage Puma running shoes or stick to the recognizable Adidas or Nike label? Do you take a chance on an unknown or brand new product or rely on an old classic? How much can you afford and is any shoe really worth all that money? More questions than answers, sometimes?

Let’s face it, Nike does have name recognition and a slick reputation backed up by some high quality products. Adidas is no slouch either. Brooks and New Balance regularly feature in the top ten favorites for specialty running stores. There are also other companies, including Saucony, Mizuno, Heelys, Aetrex and Puma.

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Saucony manufactures a good road shoe. They are a popular company in the United States. Saucony running shoes include The Grid Stabilis. Mizuno produces the Sonic Racer, great for racing over the flat lands and straight out. They also manufacture the Mondo Lite, a lightweight trainer perfect for daily running. The Mizuno Mundo Control is a good runner, but it is not as durable as an Asics. Mizuno also manufactures a whole wave series, including Wave Creation, Wave Rider, Wave Nirvana, Wave Inspire and Wave Renegade. Puma running shoes bear the name Complete. Puma manufactures Complete Phasis, Complete Concinnity and complete Tenos for men and women and Complete Prevail, complete Road Racer and Complete Trailfox for men.

The Aetrex running shoe is a product of Apex. Apex manufactures running shoes under both names. There are a few Classic Apex/Aetrex running shoes as well as the Apex Trail and Aetrex woman’s running shoe, the X93. If you are a serious runner, however, you will not consider Heeleys. In any Heeleys running shoe Toronto retail store, the price is not indicative of a good running shoe. These are for recreational “Heeling” only. For good track running shoes or anything to use during an Autumn run a brand shoes to choose from include Nike, New Balance, Adidas and Brooks. If you are going for running shoes for supinators, try Brooks or New Balance.