Spring 2011 Sneaker Guide: The Best Running Shoes

David Lawrence

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By Lindsey Emery

Find the best running shoes for mild stability, flat feet, high arches, and trail running.

The Best Neutral Running Shoes: Adidas Supernova Glide 3

For high arches -- maximum cushioning, minimal support

This "overwhelmingly soft" shoe won testers over with "tons of cushioning" that "takes the pounding for you." Thanks to a two-part heel design, subtle arch support, and strategic flex grooves on the outsole, the shoe is "supportive and responsive with every step." Plus the "very breathable" open-mesh upper keeps your foot "comfortable temperature-wise." ($110, shopadidas.com)

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ElaineMayo wrote:

As a novice to the "Exercise Movement for a Healthier Generation" (a random title that just occurred to me), if recommendations for specific items or methods are worthy of print (i.e. 3/29/11 & 4/8/2011, two avid running athletes), the Webmaster or whoever is responsible for the reviewed online entries should add referrals for further research and/or where indicated items (such as Vibram 5 Fingers = Shoes ???) can be located/purchased. Thanks, elainemayo@texashealth.org & elainemayo@live.com

6/26/2011 01:37:13 AM Report Abuse

annaclaudiag wrote:

I was running in regular running shoes (bought from a running store after running in a treadmill and all that) and I started having knee pain. Switch to Vibram 5 Fingers and no more knee pain!! I wish the article had talked about barefoot running. There a lot of options out there.

4/8/2011 07:21:47 PM Report Abuse

ckimberlin123 wrote:

i have only been working out for a little while. Went to a small shoe store and got fitted...they recommended Brooks. For the last 3 years, that is the only kind of sneakers I will buy. Just got the Trance for my spring training and I absolutely love them!

4/7/2011 03:03:41 AM Report Abuse

thehealingartist1 wrote:

Vibram 5 Finger Barefoot Trainers ROCK! I'm 50yrs old, been running since i was 15...i've run in these for almost 2 years - I will NEVER go back to conventional shoes...as a sports massage therapist, this makes PERFECT physiological sense - i only wish i had invented them! Conventional shoes force our bodies to extend our stride unnaturally which causes massive destabilization of ankle, knee and hip joint...run the way we were created to run - on our forefoot.

3/29/2011 12:53:15 PM Report Abuse