Disclaimer
Footwear affects how load travels through your body, and pain is a medical question. If you have persistent pain, or a diagnosed foot or gait condition, speak to a doctor, physiotherapist or podiatrist who can watch you move. Nothing here substitutes for that.
General guidance only
These pages describe what tends to be true across runners. They cannot account for your feet, your history, your training or your goals, and no shoe is guaranteed to prevent injury.
On the research
Where we describe evidence — on pronation, on comfort, on shoe lifespan — we are summarising general findings from published research, and the picture is genuinely contested in places. We have tried to say where it is weaker rather than presenting a settled story.
Not affiliated
We are not affiliated with Nike, ASICS, Brooks, HOKA, New Balance, Saucony or any other brand. Product and brand names are used to identify the lines described. No brand pays for inclusion and we take no affiliate commission.
Model information changes
Manufacturers revise model lines annually and can change fit, cushioning and construction substantially between versions. Descriptions here refer to lines in general, not to any specific version currently on sale.