Advice
Best shoes for Road Running (5k’s to Marathons)
We understand that many people can’t get out into the country and therefore spend most of their time running the hard yards on the roads of their neighbour hood. Hence we thought that we would do some research and discover the best “Road Running Shoes”. Of course the recommendation depends on the distance you intend to run and that is why we have split them into two categories.
Training for 10km races or shorter.
Anything up to 10km is really considered a test of speed rather than endurance (depending on the individual) there fore you will require a responsive lightweight shoe with a suitable amount of cushioning.
Saucony Progrid Paramount
The Progrid Paramount is ideal for lightweight and fast runners who want some added cushioning and a fast responsive ride. We voted the Saucony Progrid Paramount our best support shoe of the year 2007. Runners World and Running Fitness Magazine also awarded the Paramount their "Best Choice" award.
The Progrid Paramount is ideal for lightweight and fast runners who want some added cushioning and a fast responsive ride. We voted the Saucony Progrid Paramount our best support shoe of the year 2007. Runners World and Running Fitness Magazine also awarded the Paramount their "Best Choice" award.
Mizuno Wave Rider 11
The Wave Rider 11 is a great all rounder. It gives a firm yet responsive ride but also provides enough cushioning for the longer distances. This running shoe is for the runner looking for a responsive neutral cushioning shoe with stable neutral cushioning and durability.
The Wave Rider 11 is a great all rounder. It gives a firm yet responsive ride but also provides enough cushioning for the longer distances. This running shoe is for the runner looking for a responsive neutral cushioning shoe with stable neutral cushioning and durability.
Brooks Burn 3
The Burn 3 is a durable, lightweight trainer with a miraculous balance of speed, performance, and cushioning. Ideal for biomechanically efficient runners, it's perfect, speed workouts or tempo runs
The Burn 3 is a durable, lightweight trainer with a miraculous balance of speed, performance, and cushioning. Ideal for biomechanically efficient runners, it's perfect, speed workouts or tempo runs
Asics Gel DS 13
The NEW updated DS Trainer, which is lighter and more comfortable than ever. It is a perfect running partner for both racing and training. The DS 13 provides great pronation support and cushioning.
The NEW updated DS Trainer, which is lighter and more comfortable than ever. It is a perfect running partner for both racing and training. The DS 13 provides great pronation support and cushioning.
Training for over 10km i.e. half & full marathons
If you are training for an event that will take you in excess on an hour you will require a shoe that provides enough cushioning and support to make sure that you can absorb the repeated impact and keep your foot aligned when you are tired.
Nike Air Zoom Vomero 2+
The new Vomero is an excellent shoe for the mid to forefoot strikers and efficient runner's looking for a highly cushioned, durable, high mileage training shoe. It is also Nike+ enabled so you can connect up to your ipod and listen to music as you run.
The new Vomero is an excellent shoe for the mid to forefoot strikers and efficient runner's looking for a highly cushioned, durable, high mileage training shoe. It is also Nike+ enabled so you can connect up to your ipod and listen to music as you run.
Asics Gel Kayano 14
We are big fans of the Asics Kayano 14’s. This is one of the top structured cushioning shoe available and a firm favorite amongst serious runners. The Kayano 14 is an ideal shoe for the high mileage runner seeking a blend of cushioning and support. Do not be surprised to see a lot of Kayano 14’s at marathons across the country this year!
We are big fans of the Asics Kayano 14’s. This is one of the top structured cushioning shoe available and a firm favorite amongst serious runners. The Kayano 14 is an ideal shoe for the high mileage runner seeking a blend of cushioning and support. Do not be surprised to see a lot of Kayano 14’s at marathons across the country this year!
Adidas Supernova Cushion
The Adidas Supernova Control 10 2008 has a great mix of features that means it will suit a wide range of runners. There is plenty of cushioning and support without being restrictive. The smooth, supportive ride is enhanced with a NoSeam upper and improved last.
The Adidas Supernova Control 10 2008 has a great mix of features that means it will suit a wide range of runners. There is plenty of cushioning and support without being restrictive. The smooth, supportive ride is enhanced with a NoSeam upper and improved last.
New Balance 1223
The 1223 comes fully loaded with all of New Balance's best support and cushioning features. The support is also better than some far heavier shoes and there is plenty of cushioning in the fore foot and the heel.
The 1223 comes fully loaded with all of New Balance's best support and cushioning features. The support is also better than some far heavier shoes and there is plenty of cushioning in the fore foot and the heel.