Running shoes

Three good choices · checked

Before you buy. Pick a well-cushioned daily trainer; you don't need a stability shoe unless your ankles roll inward. Wide versions exist for many models.

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ASICS

Beginners who want one shoe that just works

Heads-up: Pricier than Nike; the most cushioned model feels bulky

ASICS NOVABLAST 6

$155
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Or, if you need something else

Nike

$65–110

Beginners on a budget, or comfort-first daily runs

Nike Winflo 12. Heads-up: The cheaper models have less cushioning

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Why these three

Picked from RTINGS, which bought and tested 311 running shoes, RunRepeat's lab tests and Believe in the Run's reviews. Each link opens a page with both men's and women's versions.