Road Running Shoes
Running shoes that are made for running on hard surfaces (as opposed to track and trail running). The impact of running on roads puts more stress on the body. requiring a running shoe that provides additional support and cushioning.
Running Shoe Widths
In general, the standard width for running shoes is D-width for men, and B-width for women. Many companies now offer running shoes in varying widths to accommodate narrow-to-wide foot types.
Racing Running Shoes
A lightweight racing shoe, designed for runners who compete off the track and need more protection on hard road surfaces. Lighter than running shoes, they feature more support and cushioning than standard track flats.
Walking Shoes
Walking shoes don’t require the same amount of cushioning as running shoes, but they do require more flexibility to help you use the correct walking technique, which is the heel-to-toe motion.
Trail Running Shoes
Running shoes designed specifically for off-road running, usually featuring a durable and waterproof upper with a traction outsole.
Performance Running Shoes
Running shoes designed to be lightweight with little support and good cushioning. Made for neutral runners who are efficient, train at faster speeds, have normal to rigid arches and are not susceptible to injury.
Cushoned Running Shoes
Running shoes designed to reduce the shock that occurs when a foot strikes the ground. Cushioning is especially important for runners with high arches whose feet do not roll inward upon striking the ground. It is this rolling action that helps absorb the shock that otherwise is sent through the joints to the spine. Cushioned shoes are designed to help reduce this shock.
Support Running Shoes
Running shoes with special features that help runners who either overpronate, have a low arch, are hard on shoes, need a straighter last, wear orthotics, need more midfoot and heel control or need a firmer midsole.
Stabality Running Shoes
Running shoes that offer a compromise between motion control and cushioning. Stability shoes help inhibit excess motion and provide cushioning in varying degrees, depending on the model.