The first thing to do when picking a shoe is determining what it is going to be used for. Is this the off road - trail running shoe, the indoor - road running shoe, or the all terrain running shoe?
From there, the next biggest thing is figuring out what type of foot you have. Do you have low, medium, or high arches? Do you over-pronate, supinate, or have a neutral ankle lean.
Next is to consider how much you weigh, and how many miles you are using in the shoes a week. Also if you have any injuries that are effected by your running shoes.
High/ Medium Arch- All Ankles- 120-150lbs - Over 25 Miles a Week:
Brooks Trace 11 (Retail $140)
Saucony Pro Hurricane 13 (Retail $110)
High/ Medium Arch- All Ankles- 120-150lbs- Under 25 Miles a Week:
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12 (Retail $110)
Medium Arch- Supinate/ Normal- 120-150lbs- Under 25 Miles a Week:
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12 (Retail $110)
Mazuno Wave Inspire 7 ($70)
Saucony Guide 5 (Retail $100)
Medium Arch- OverPronate- 120-150lbs- Under 25 Miles a Week:
Brooks Defyance 5 (Retail $110)
Mazuno Wave Rider 14 ($100)
Low Arch- Supinate - 120-150lbs- Over 25 Miles a Week::
Brooks Ariel 11 ($130)
Low Arch- OverPronate - 120-150lbs- Under 25 Miles a Week:
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12 (Retail $110)
Brooks Ravenna 2 or 3 (Retail $80-100)
Saucony Guide 5 (Retail $100)
Saucony Omni 10 (Retail $110)
Mazuno Wave Inspire 7 ($70)
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