Buying Running Shoes? Experts Share Their Dos & Don’ts

What do you need to know about buying running shoes? We're covering all the basics with advice from experts.
Running doesn’t take a lot of fancy equipment — you can get your sweat on pretty much any time, anywhere, while wearing anything. But a good pair of running shoes are non-negotiable. The wrong shoes can cause blisters, aches and injuries, making you want to hang up the running habit forever. We’ve come a long way from the days of Bill Bowerman, who famously used his waffle iron to create the first pair of Nikes in the 1950s. Today, a variety of running shoes exist, which is both awesome and … overwhelming. Visit your local running store and you’ll see walls and walls of shoes, each with special features for certain types of running (and runners).
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