How to choose shoes for running?

The choice of the running shoe requires an accurate knowledge of the models and of all the categories currently on the market. The choice is most affected by:

1. Any problems with the support of the foot; in particular there are:

Pronator subjects (Hyperpronators): with the heel on the ground, the medial arch is close to the ground (the shoes wear more on the inside)

Supinators (Hypopronators): with the heel on the ground, the medial arch is lifted off the ground (shoes wear more on the outside)

2. Posture
3. Weight
4. Distance traveled
5. Travel speed

6. Type of use (race or training, track or asphalt, dirt ...)

To respond to all these variables, there are different types of running shoes, divided into macro-categories for easier identification. Regardless of the brand, two shoes belonging to the same category therefore have similar characteristics, which make them suitable for a particular user. Obviously, within the same category there are still differences between the various models and a shoe can therefore be more or less suitable based on individual factors such as morphology and foot support.

Let's see in detail these categories of running shoes: