Looking for the right running shoes to fit your lifestyle needs? We’ve got you covered. And even if you’re not sure of what you actually need yet, don’t worry. We’ve included some tips on picking running shoes below for those of you who are new to the whole running deal. You can also sift through our brief guide on how to pick running shoes here. It’s important that you know what you want in a pair of shoes before you actually go out shopping for some. Picking up a pair of running shoes just because they look good or because they’re trending is a recipe for disaster. They might irritate your feet in the long run, affecting your performance and possibly causing injury. So, if you already have an idea of what will work for you, continue reading for our recommendations of the best running shoes out now.

Tips for Picking Running Shoes

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Best Running Shoes for Men 2018

Altra Escalante 1.5

Category: Neutral

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Category: Motion control

Brooks Ghost 11

Category: Neutral

Hoka One One Gaviota

Category: Stability

New Balance 1540 v2

Category: Motion control

New Balance 990 v4

Category: Stability

Nike Zoom Pegasus 35

Category: Neutral

On Cloudflash

Category: Neutral

UA Charged Bandit 3

Category: Neutral

 

Altra Escalante 1.5

Category: Neutral
Weight: 7.9 oz
Heel-to-toe: 0mm
Heel Height: 24mm
Forefoot Height: 24mm

 

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Category: Motion control
Weight: 10 oz
Heel-to-toe: 12mm
Heel Height: 29mm
Forefoot Height: 17mm

 

Brooks Ghost 11

Category: Neutral
Weight: 10.9 oz
Heel-to-toe: 13mm
Heel Height: 36mm
Forefoot Height: 23mm

 

Hoka One One Gaviota

Category: Stability
Weight: 10.5 oz
Heel-to-toe: 5mm
Heel Height: 29mm
Forefoot Height: 24mm

 

New Balance 1540 v2

Category: Motion control
Weight: 14.7 oz
Heel-to-toe: 10mm
Heel Height: 30mm
Forefoot Height: 20mm

 

New Balance 990 v4

Category: Stability
Weight: 13.6 oz
Heel-to-toe: 12mm
Heel Height: 32mm
Forefoot Height: 20mm

 

Nike Zoom Pegasus 35

Category: Neutral
Weight: 10.1 oz
Heel-to-toe: 10mm
Heel Height: 29mm
Forefoot Height: 19mm

 

On Cloudflash

Category: Neutral
Weight: 7.6 oz
Heel-to-toe: 9mm
Heel Height: 27mm
Forefoot Height: 18mm

 

Under Armour Charged Bandit 3

Category: Neutral
Weight: 9.1 oz
Heel-to-toe: 10mm
Heel Height: 32mm
Forefoot Height: 22mm

Best Running Shoes for Women 2018

Adidas Solar Boost

Category: Neutral

Altra Escalante 1.5

Category: Neutral

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Category: Motion control

Brooks Ravenna 9

Category: Stability

New Balance 1540 v2

Category: Motion control

New Balance 990 v4

Category: Stability

On Cloudflow

Category: Neutral

Saucony Kinvara 9

Category: Neutral

UA Charged Bandit 3

Category: Neutral

 

Adidas Solar Boost

Category: Neutral
Weight: 7.8 oz
Heel-to-toe: 10mm
Heel Height: 27mm
Forefoot Height: 17mm

 

Altra Escalante 1.5

Category: Neutral
Weight: 6.5 oz
Heel-to-toe: 0mm
Heel Height: 24mm
Forefoot Height: 24mm

 

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Category: Motion control
Weight: 8.6 oz
Heel-to-toe: 12mm
Heel Height: 29mm
Forefoot Height: 17mm

 

Brooks Ravenna 9

Category: Stability
Weight: 8.1 oz
Heel-to-toe: 10mm
Heel Height: 26mm
Forefoot Height: 16mm

 

New Balance 1540 v2

Category: Motion control
Weight: 11.4 oz
Heel-to-toe: 10mm
Heel Height: 30mm
Forefoot Height: 20mm

 

New Balance 990 v4

Category: Stability
Weight: 11.1 oz
Heel-to-toe: 12mm
Heel Height: 32mm
Forefoot Height: 20mm

 

On Cloudflow

Category: Neutral
Weight: 6.7 oz
Heel-to-toe: 12mm
Heel Height: 30mm
Forefoot Height: 18mm

 

Saucony Kinvara 9

Category: Neutral
Weight: 6.5 oz
Heel-to-toe: 4mm
Heel Height: 23mm
Forefoot Height: 19mm

 

Under Armour Charged Bandit 3

Category: Neutral
Weight: 7.4 oz
Heel-to-toe: 9mm
Heel Height: 29mm
Forefoot Height: 20mm

Best Running Shoe Brands

Adidas

Altra

Asics

Brooks

Hoka One One

Mizuno

New Balance

Nike

On

Puma

Reebok

Saucony

Skechers

Under Armour

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