by Mortal
Make the web better by giving the people what they're searching for.
Welcome to Running Shoes Run Dot Com. I hope you’ll find exactly what you need and quickly. However, I hope you’ll also take a moment to read this intro about the blog so that you can get the most out of this site.
Running Shoes Run was created in response to a need. People were looking online for the best running shoes. There were several websites out there that showed all of the running shoes. But there weren’t enough sites that showed just the Best Running Shoes. The clutter made it hard to determine which was the best. Part of the reason for this is the lack of experience of the developers creating the other blogs. They don’t have enough experience running to be able to give a professional opinion on what is the best running shoe for different levels of runners.
I was an All American in Cross Country in College, I have run a few sub 4 minute miles, I have run 20 miles in under 2 hours. So if you’re reading this and you know a fair amount about running, you know I’m not an Olympic athlete, but I’m well informed. What you don’t know is that I’ve been trained by an Olympic runner and a World Championship runner. Furthermore, I’m a wellness expert. Meaning, I have very similar training to a doctor (Most of the same major classes), but I focus on lifestyle instead of signs and symptoms. So no, I am not a doctor, my focus is on how to get better without them. So when I pick a shoe, I’m thinking very deeply about the bio-mechanics, the plastic deformity, the neurology, and how all of those influence the runner’s form and ultimate well being.
The shoes presented on this website were hand picked for the specific needs of runners at different level of training. The ultimate goal of any runner should be to run barefoot or close to it. However, running barefoot, causes puncture wounds. Getting your feet cut up is no big deal because you develop calluses, it’s the puncture wounds I worry about. That random sharp rock or shard of class or tetanus infused nail. So some shoe wear is desirable if it can have as minimal of an impact as possible. Hence the invention of barefoot and minimalist foot wear. This type of shoe wear is the goal of any runner.
However, most Americans spend their lives wearing casts. What I mean is that most Americans spend their lives wearing shoes that encase their feet. This causes the muscles in the feet to be weak. So it’s important that a beginning runner start out with some support in their original shoe. Then as their legs and feet gain strength they can transition into more minimalist foot wear. The shoes on this site are separated into 3 main categories. Beginning Shoes, Transition shoes, and minimalist or barefoot shoes. You should transition cautiously into barefoot shoes and only a few miles at a time. Transitioning too quickly will cause you to be prone to injury. So set it as a goal and make gradual changes.
There are two other categories on the site which came about in response to what people were searching for. Many people have started to look into obstacle course racing / free running / parkour. I know a lot about these activities as I run the phoenixparkour.com blog and teach parkour for free in the Phoenix, Arizona area. These types of running activities take a little more impact and therefore a thicker sole. From experience I can tell you that separated toes get caught on things and it hurts a lot. So for these activities I recommend the closed toed shoes and thicker soles which are still a zero-drop heel-to-toe. Also, your arch does touch during these activities, so no coverage of the arch is not okay. Finally, the more grip the better.
The last category that is searched for are women running shoes. Thankfully all of the best running shoes also have styles and designs that cater to women. So the top is the top for women just as it is for men and children.
I hope you find the shoe that fits your training needs. I hope you find a local store you can pick them up. I hope you run them into the ground and do it all over again. Be Safe, Have Fun.
Mortal Canem
