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Find the best running shoe for you

13 Octobre 2020 | Par Brooks Staff
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No two runners run alike. Your preferences, natural stride, body type, skills and experience are all unique to you — and  while that's awesome, it can also pose a challenge as your look for the right shoe.

Fortunately, we know a thing or two about matchmaking. To find your best running shoe, use these questions as a guide. It's more fun than setting up a dating profile. (And bonus: shoes will never ghost you.)

Where do you prefer to run?

Whether you're hitting the road or tackling the trail, you need a shoe that's built for the specific challenges of your environment.

Road shoes are lighter weight, with responsive cushion to soften your landing on hard concrete or cement.

By contrast, trail shoes tend to be more heavy-duty, with built-in protection from rocks and debris and more stability to counter uneven terrain.

How do you want your shoes to feel?

"Comfort" means something different to everyone. We want to match you with a shoe that feels good to you. So consider which of these categories aligns with your goals and running style.

Our Cushion collection is built to absorb impact for a soft landing and steady push-off. Perfect for runners who want to feel clouds beneath their feet.

Our Energize shoes are designed to give you back the energy you put into each stride. For a springy toe-off and a little more pep in each step, these are a great fit. 

Our Speed category features the sports cars of the shoe world. Light and fast, these models are just right if you plan to push the limits of pace and time. 

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What are your support needs?

Your body has a preferred motion path — the way your joints and muscles naturally want to move with every step you take. To maximise comfort and reduce the risk of injury, the right shoe will help your body maintain its natural motion. 

Neutral runners

Neutral runners move the same way off the run as they do on the run. Their bodies stay in their preferred motion path without added guidance. 

You may be a neutral runner if:

  • The wear pattern in your shoes is consistent indicating you distribute your weight evenly with each step. 
  • Your feet and knees align as you run, tracking straight ahead.
  • Your knees stay parallel when you do a simple squat. 

Support runners

Support runners experience excess joint movement as they run. To help, we created GuideRails® support technology, designed to keep knees and hips in alignment. Think of GuideRails like the bumpers in bowling — out of the way when you're on course, and gently nudging you back if you deviate. 

Illustration of a Brooks shoe with GuideRails® technology highlighted in yellow.

You may be a support runner if:

  • There is excessive wear on the inside edge of your shoes, indicating lateral movement in your stride. 
  • Your feet and knees don't track perfectly straight as you run.
  • Your knees rotate inward when you do a simple squat.

A final note on support:

Whatever your natural stride looks like, all runners need extra support off-road. So while your trail shoes aren't defined as "neutral" or "support" — they don't have GuideRails technology – they all offer that essential stability.

So which shoes are best?

Tally your answers for terrain, preferred experience, and support style, then take a look at our suggestions here. 

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Energize 

Road | Neutral

Levitate Our best energy return for a super springy ride

Ricochet Max energy return served light and bold

Revel Styles to perform, with energy to spare

Road | Support

Levitate GTS Our best energy return and support

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Cushion

Road | Neutral

Glycerin The ultimate in softness and supreme comfort

Ghost An award-winning favourite, loved for its soft, smooth ride

Road | Support 

Transcend Maximum cushioning with industry-leading support

Adrenaline GTS Our legendary support shoe offers a smooth, balanced ride

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Speed

Route | Neutre

Hyperion Elite La plus rapide de toutes nos chaussures de compétition, avec notre technologie la plus avancée

Hyperion Tempo La plus rapide de nos chaussures, conçue pour te permettre de courir plus vite pendant plus longtemps

LaunchUltralégère pour des foulées qui ont du peps et de l’énergie

Route | Support

Ravenna Rapide et légère avec un maintien optimal

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Trail

Trail | Cushion

Divide Traction et protection pour aider les coureurs à passer de la route au trail

Cascadia Pars à la conquête des sentiers avec le top en matière d’amorti, de protection durable et de stabilité

Cascadia GTXUne protection durable et un amorti incomparable avec un extérieur imperméable

Trail | Energize 

Caldera Une excellente traction et un amorti réactif sur n’importe quel terrain

Catamount Un amorti ultra-léger et une traction au top pour enchaîner les kilomètres à grande vitesse

Tu cherches une recommandation plus personnalisée ?

Maintenant que tu connais mieux notre collection, jette un coup d’œil à notre Conseiller Chaussure ! C’est un excellent outil interactif qui te donnera des résultats encore plus détaillés. Et ça ne te prendra que cinq minutes.

Ou alors, va te faire aider en personne en passant par ton magasin de running le plus proche. Tu pourras parler à un expert de tes besoins et préoccupations précises — et essayer différentes chaussures pour voir laquelle te correspond le mieux. 

Occupe-t‘en !

Quelle que soit la paire que tu choisis, veille à ce que tes chaussures mènent une longue vie heureuse en prenant bien soin d’elles. Voici quelques conseils pour bien prendre soin de tes chaussures. 

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