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Choosing Running Shoes

Our wide range can be overwhelming if you don't know what you're looking for. Following are some articles on some of our running products, but nothing can replace the personal service we offer in our shops.

Check out this video with Tarit Adrian Stott from Run and Become in Edinburgh, as he explains how to choose running shoes...

Choosing Road Running Shoes

Our range of road running shoes is categorised by stability: neutral cushioning, stability cushioning, and motion control, to find out which category you need please see Natural Gait Analysis.

Choosing Barefoot Running Shoes

If you’re looking to buy a minimal shoe you have a few different options. The most minimal of them all fit like a second skin, allow your 10 toes to move independently, but protect your feet from the ground for the completely barefoot experience.

Choosing Racer/Trainers

Racer/trainers are somewhere between a racing shoe and a training shoe. They are lighter and more responsive than your average road shoe; the design is more cushioned, more substantial than that of a racing flat.

Choosing Road Racing Shoes

Road racing shoes are lighter than trainers, and are usually used at running tracks or long distance races.

Choosing Running Spikes

Spikes fall into three catagories: middle & long distance, sprint, and cross country. Sprint spikes can be used up to 400m, above that you need middle/long distance spikes, these are suitable for all distance events and interval/repetition based track training, most are also suitable for cross country, unless otherwise stated, but will need a longer spike to give better grip.

Choosing Trail Running Shoes

Trail shoes are designed to handle a variety of surfaces, such as grass, hard-packed parkland, canal sides, forests and woodland trails.

Choosing Fell Running Shoes

Fell shoes are designed for serious off-road running; ideal for cross country, hill racing and training on the hills and soft muddy trails. All available in half sizes, all have a deep studded sole to give excellent grip.

Choosing Field Shoes

We endeavour to carry a good stock of these more specialised shoes, but availability of some models in store can be seasonal due to both availability from our suppliers and the seasonal nature of track and field.

When to Change Your Shoes

You can expect to run approximately 500 miles in a road shoe with a good level of cushioning. After that, the shoe may not protect you adequately from the effects of impact. Shoes with a lower level of cushioning will need replacing more frequently than shoes with a higher level of cushioning.

Tips For Buying Running Shoes

Your feet are your foundations, so they need looking after. Your running shoes are probably the most important piece of gear you will buy, so here are some tips to help make your purchase easier.

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