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What type of running shoes should I buy... Man, is this a hot topic in the running world! There are hundreds, if not thousands of different styles of shoes out there, all serving a different purpose, a different style, a different foot-landing-pattern, the lost goes on and on and on… So how do you pick the right shoe for you? There are actually only 2 main factors you need to pay attention to. 1. Purpose. and… 2. Comfort. That’s it. See the thing is that some shoes will serve a particular purpose better than others. So be sure to pay attention to, or ask in-shop what the shoe that you like was actually designed for. If it fits your purpose, try it on. From there, you need to gauge comfort. And when I say this, you need to be like the Princess and the Pea. Absolutely be as fussy and finicky as you like. If it’s too narrow remember that your foot may swell on a longer run so it will be narrower, if there’s a spot that rubs even slightly when walking in-shop, think about how that will exacerbate over an, maybe 2 hours of running. All those tiny details matter. Comfort is GOD when it comes to buying shoes. So don’t be overwhelmed, just follow these 2 golden rules to find the perfect shoe for you. **Bonus Tip** Whenever I am purchasing a shoe I haven’t worn before, I will always do my best to try it on in person before I buy it. That way I can comfortably give it a “pass” or “fail” in the comfort test. Once I know I like it, then I’m happy to purchase it online. Happy running!

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Comfort is absolutely key. Once I find a shoe I like, I'll buy more of it whenever I see it on sale online. But that first buy of a new brand/model has to be done after a very picky in person fitting!

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