Running sneakers for spring: 6 cool models and 3 budget pairs for the thrifty

Vladimir Kuzmin

Sportmaster PRO expert, marathon runner

Very soon, when the snow melts in most parts of the country, the full-scale running season will start. Beginners, amateurs and professionals will take their favorite paths in parks and on city boulevards.

Many people are already facing a problem – either sneakers are worn out for the last season, or they were not at all (and join the ranks of runners want to). How to choose an update?

What to pay attention to?

It is important to decide where and how you will be training. The following factors should be taken into account.

1. type of surface: asphalt, stadium or special tracks with rubberized coating, dirt paths, rough terrain. For hard surfaces, soft shoes with smoother tread are better, for soft surfaces – sneakers with “toothy” tread and greater torsional stiffness.

2. type of pronation: overpronation, neutral andunderpronation. This is about foot placement when running. In a normal case, the impact load should be distributed evenly, but some runners due to anatomical peculiarities of the foot “rolls” on the inner or outer part. Shoes should compensate for this.

To sneakers were really comfortable and allow you to get the most out of running, they should be selected with the help of video analysis of the biomechanics of running (GAIT-analysis). This can be done at stores with the appropriate equipment.

For more advanced runners, there is a division: sneakers for training, competition or universal. Training models, unlike competition models, are heavier and do not return energy as well, but they better absorb shock loads and hold the foot.

Also an important factor in choosing running shoes for spring is water protection. In the vast majority of models there are two types of such protection:

1. Membrane (most often Gore-Tex) – a dense material that is sewn into the inside of the shoe, does not allow water to pass through and removes steam to the outside. Models are labeled with the GTX index .

2. DWR-impregnation, as well as additional layers of nylon and glued joints between the upper and sole – allows water to roll off the shoe instead of being absorbed. Models are labeled with the WTR or SHIELD index .

Let’s look at the top variants

Training models

1. Saucony Triumph 20 – the perfect combination of softness, lightness and foot stabilization.

2. Puma Velocity Nitro 2 – a lightweight training pair for athletes with neutral pronation. Thanks to the responsive Nitro midsole material, this pair allows for a wide range of speeds.

3. Hoka Gaviota 3 – maximum foot support and cushioning for heavy runners.

Competition models

4. Saucony Endorphin PRO 3 – ultra-light (204 grams in the men’s version) and fast (PWRrun PB foam combined with a full-length carbon plate gives a noticeable increase in speed and running efficiency) long-distance running shoes.

5. Puma Deviate Nitro 2 – A cushioned shoe for those who aren’t ready for too much speed yet, but want a separate pair for competition. The two-piece outsole, composite plate for stabilization, lightweight adaptive upper, and tenacious PumaGrip tread are all you need for comfort in training and competition.

6. Nike Zoom Fly 4 – While still boasting good rebound, unlike the fifth version, which has gone to the training sneaker section. The React foam combined with the carbon fiber plate provides a comfortable and fast running experience.

What price tag to aim for?

Running sneakers can be bought for 3-5 thousand rubles, but they will be suitable, rather, for beginners who do not yet know whether they will run regularly. It is also a good solution for light jogging.

If we are talking about training several times a week or even every day, it is worth focusing on a price not lower than 10 thousand rubles. The models listed above have a price tag of about 15 thousand, they can be called semi-professional. Professional models will cost 20-25 thousand rubles. Such choose athletes for long daily training.

Budget models

1. Demix Compact 5 – due to the relief sole with rubber inserts provide good grip on the surface, and the frame of customized parts helps to support the foot. The EVA outsole is responsible for cushioning.

2. FILA Sense – grooves in the forefoot make the outsole more flexible, while the high quality rubber outsole helps to keep you from slipping on any surface. The mesh upper improves ventilation and dissipates excess heat.

3. PUMA TransportPUMA Transport’s special upper construction stabilizes the foot, while an extra layer of outsole helps reduce impact.

Search the gallery for specific options that are currently available for purchase. There is something from the list, and a worthy alternative.

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