Different types of shoes for different terrains

There are a few different terrains in which runners will run on. In this post, I will focus on Road, Trail and Track terrain.

For ROAD, most shoes in the market caters to pavements and cement concrete use.
Also depending on your usage, for long runs you can go for a thicker cushioning pair of shoes and for faster days like tempo runs or fartlek, you can go for a pair with thinner cushioning as your main focus is speed. 

For TRAIL, runners can go for shoes with 'stud' like designed soles as it helps to get more traction when running in the trail with stones and gravels lying around. I will also recommend that it's cushioning to not be too thick (claims to be better cushioning) as in the trail its mainly if not mostly uneven ground(footing) and a thicker cushioning shoe means you will not be able to feel the ground as much and tendency of spraining your ankle is much higher. (Remember, safety first!)     

A few example of trail running shoes would be :
Salomon S/lab Ultra 2
Inov-8 X-Talon 212

Some would prefer a hybrid pair of running shoes :
Asics Tartheredge
Asics Sortiemagic RP5
Nike Pegasus 37 Trail
Mizuno Wave Duel

Of course, there are many more brands and models that cater to trail/hybrid use too.

For TRACK, that is where runners usually get their speed or interval workout done so, I will recommend a pair of 'fast shoes'. A pair of shoes with slightly lesser(thinner) cushioning. Also the track itself acts like a 'cushion' and it'll feel better with a slightly lighter shoe to get your speed workout done.

Shoes like New Balance 1500v6, Nike Pegasus 37, Mizuno Wave Shadow 3,Asics Gel-DS Trainer 25 are shoes that you can consider. Not to mention that there's more shoes to be taken into consideration too. Those shoes that are hybrid could be of your choice also! 

Which is your favorite pair of running shoes? Feel free to leave your comment down and share with everyone!

Jon of all trades,
Sportznathan

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