Running footwear guide

Running footwear guide

AW
Published: 03rd August, 2018
Updated: 12th March, 2025
BY Athletics Weekly

How to choose the correct shoe

Spring and autumn are always exciting times in running. As well as the new challenges of the season ahead, it brings a range of exciting new footwear models.

We try to put these new shoes through as many miles as possible in order to discover how they’ll bear up to the demands of every athlete. This season we see many new and improved models, particularly in the neutral and trail shoe categories.

There are also some exciting new innovations and materials that will improve the life of shoes as well as help save the planet.

Shoes have never been better, so read our guide and discover a pair to help you in your training and racing in the months ahead.

Paul Freary
Product Reviewer, Athletics Weekly
@runningshoeguru

Inside the guide you'll find:

» Advice on how to find the right footwear for you
» The best trail, support, neutral and racing footwear options
» Sock reviews
... and more!

Read and download our running footwear guide here

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