There is just an entirely different level of enthusiasm that runners have, when it comes to stepping outside and clocking the miles. Runners need their daily fix, irrespective of whether it is a sweltering summer, a freezing winter or stiff rain. Maybe even the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 scare in India and around the world, wouldn't hold them back. They will not compromise it for anything. But just any shoe cannot become a running shoe. What you need is something that is comfortable, offers good cushioning yet offers the sort of pushback beneath the foot that propels you forward, doesn’t compromise on protecting your foot from the stresses and jarring impacts that running on harder surfaces bring to the table yet also offers the sort of minimalism that makes it an extension of your feet. Oh, and also look good while at it. Chances are, the shoe you have isn’t the ideal running shoe.
What we have here is your guide to the best running shoes that you can buy in India right now, among the ones we have experiences, and some simple tips on what constitutes a good running shoe and what you must look out for when buying the pair that will be your partner for many kilometres ahead. It is truly the time to splurge.
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To be honest, it isn’t really a complication. Yet, no one size fits all. In reality, the running shoes that you may use for daily running are exactly what you need for marathons too. The ideal running shoe offers great cushioning for those long hours of wearing them, a responsive midsole for regular feedback and the bounce-back that helps as you run along and they should also be lightweight because you don’t want to lug heavy weights around as you try to clock the kilometres.
That being said, the mid-sole cushioning is very important. Footwear companies understand that too, and a lot of money and research hours are being spent trying to achieve and improve on the perfect balance between comfort, responsiveness and longevity. At first glance, the mid-sole cushioning may look fine and same as any other midsole, but remember, it has to hold up to the rigours and stresses that come with long distance running. And all this, while adapting to your preference of cushioning, energy response and grip levels. The upper of the shoe should also allow enough ventilation to keep your feet cool. At the same time, it has to be stiff enough to keep your foot proper locked-in so that roll and the strain that comes with it is minimized. The outsole needs to be robust and should have enough grooves to offer traction even if the surface beneath your feet is changing or inconsistent.
Nothing Like This, if you can find one: Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%
Underrated brilliance: Puma Hybrid Speed Orbiter
When the past meets the present: Reebok Zig Kinetica
Simplicity and precision: Asics GEL Nimbus 22
Total smartness: UA Hovr Phantom RN
Rocking its way to your heart: Nike React Run Infinity
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