Compare at Least 3 Different Running Shoes Before Buying: MD Podiatrist

Ask any running coach or podiatrist, and they’ll tell you the best way to pick a cushioned running shoe is to try on a few options and decide which feels best to you. “The best evidence for how to select a shoe to minimize risk of injury or pain is to try on shoes by running in them, compare at least three different shoes, and select the one that is most comfortable to you,” says Dan Michaels, DPM.
 
Dr. Michaels encourages his patients not to be too loyal to specific shoe brands when picking out a new pair of sneakers. “There are an overwhelming number of choices out there, and limiting people to one brand or specific models robs them of the opportunity to prioritize their own comfort,” he says. “On top of that, no brand has proven to be superior to others in terms of comfort or injury reduction.”