![]() ![]() Evelyn is a former powerlifter who loves trail running and hiking. Brandon recently completed a 70K Ironman and is looking for his next challenge. Todd is an ultramarathoner who runs every day (he’s on a run streak), typically tackling 7-milers daily. Our run test reviewers, Todd, Brandon, Evelyn, and Sam ran in a wide variety of shoes throughout the year and we’ve shared our favorites below. We’ve been reviewing shoes every Friday via our Run Test reviews on Instagram and YouTube. The Best Road Running Shoes of 2021Īlright! Now that you have an idea of what you’re looking for let’s dive into our favorite road running shoes. You should feel supported and comfortable. How do the laces feel when you tie them down? Are they tight and pressing? They shouldn’t be. Your heel should feel locked in, and the overall fit should be snug and secure, but you shouldn’t feel like the shoe is pinching or constricting your foot. You’ll need that wiggle room when running. When determining if a shoe will fit well, make sure you’re selecting a shoe that allows for a thumb’s width of space from your longest toe to the end of the front of your shoe. They’re often a good fit for supinators, too. But neutral shoes can also work well for mild overpronators. Neutral shoes are great for neutral pronators because they don’t mess with a good thing. If you’re an overpronator, stability shoes are often a good choice to help slow down your overpronation rate. This typically affects your shins, IT bands, and knees. Your full foot isn’t absorbing shock properly so the rest of your body has to take the full brunt of it. This means you might be wearing too stable of a shoe and you might need to consider a neutral shoe. Supination (Under Pronation): You’ll find wear on the outside of your heel and you’ll notice that you likely tend to toe-off more toward your small toes.You’re not running as efficiently as you could be and your body is working a lot harder than it needs to. This means you need a more stable shoe because your foot is rolling inwards, which can lead to shin, knee, hips, ankle issues, and more. Overpronation: If you overpronate, you’ll see outside heel wear and inside wear toward the big toe. ![]() If this is what you see in your shoes, whatever combo of shoe and insole you have is working for you. Neutral Pronation: You’ll most likely see wear on the outside heel and wear toward the middle toes.To determine this, check the wear of your shoes: Another key element to consider when choosing shoes is whether you overpronate, supinate, or have a neutral gate. Light and fast cushioned shoes are perfect for speedy runs and race day. ![]() Mid cushioned shoes are great daily trainers that offer some responsiveness and cushioning. Max cushioned shoes are great for runners who log a lot of miles and are looking for extra support and cushioning. Let’s briefly review, shall we? Shoe Cushioning Level:Ĭushioning technology is a key feature that runners look to when choosing their go-to running shoes. When choosing running shoes, it’s helpful to consider what kind of cushioning level you prefer, fit, and have an understanding of wear patterns. Running shoes have several different characteristics beyond style to consider. Here are the 10 best road running shoes right now.īefore we dive into the best shoes of 2021, let’s talk about how to choose shoes. Max cushion is in, speed is what it’s all about, and lightweight performance is a must. ![]()
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