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Preparing to lace up and log some serious miles?

Long Distance Running Shoes

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These sneakers are ready for it.

Trust me, asShape’s commerce editor, I’ve been evaluating running shoes and running marathons for years.

I know all too well the pain of a bad shoe messing with miles.

Zappos Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

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“I always tell my runners that your shoes are your No.

The Shape team tests running shoes daily.

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The Glycerin 21s are among thebest Brooks running shoesfor long-distance jaunts.

A person wears the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe while running on a track

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These are a workhorse shoe that has done me right consistently for the past year.

The super soft foam is bouncy and propulsive even when your legs are feeling absolutely cooked.

Also worth noting is the shoe’s mesh upper.

A front and back view of the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

They’re a good mix of a speed shoe that can also function as an everyday trainer.

Use it on tempo runs or on race day.

You’ll like it no matter what.

The treads on the bottom of the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

Between the brand’s signatureHelion superfoam, flexible design, and supportive construction, it’s hard to beat.

Don’t waste your time looking over hundreds of options and go for this ol' faithful.

PS, these are also a solidHoka walking shoeif you’re more into those miles.

A person jogs outside while wearing the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

Thesecarbon-plated running shoesare made for long-distance racing.

The best long-distance running shoes have the support, cushion, and propulsion that fits your tastes.

Combined, these factors will help your feet feel comfortable during long miles.

A side view of the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

Experts agree that around this mark is usually when running shoes start to decay in the soles.

She has expertise in running shoes, performance gear, and recovery equipment.

Ghazaleh Rahimi, DPM, is a London-based podiatrist.

A side view of the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

Montana DePasqualeis a Rhode Island-based running and ultramarathon coach.

She has been coaching since 2018 and has coached more than 200 runners.

A person wears the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe while running on a track

A front and back view of the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

The treads on the bottom of the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

A person jogs outside while wearing the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

A side view of the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

A side view of the Brooks Women’s Glycerin GTS 21 Running Shoe

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4

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A close up of a person walking on the BowFlex T9 Treadmill

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A close up of a person’s foot adjusting the BowFlex T9 Treadmill

A close up of a person walking on the BowFlex T9 Treadmill

A close up of a person walking on the BowFlex T9 Treadmill

A close up of a person’s foot adjusting the BowFlex T9 Treadmill

A close up of a person walking on the BowFlex T9 Treadmill

HOKA Mach 7

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Hoka Mach X2 Shoes

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Hoka Mach x 2 sneakers

Hoka Mach X2 Shoes

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Hoka Mach x 2 sneakers

Saucony Women’s Tempus 2 Running Shoes

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A close up of a person’s feet while they run on the person running on the Echelon Stride-6

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A person running on the Echelon Stride-6

A person running on the Echelon Stride-6

A close up of a person’s feet while they run on the person running on the Echelon Stride-6

A person running on the Echelon Stride-6

A person running on the Echelon Stride-6

On Women’s Cloudrunner 2 Running Shoes

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Person standing a black surface while wearing their On Women’s Cloudrunner shoes

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On Women’s Cloudrunner shoes displayed on a white pedestal with a purple background

Person stretching while wearing their On Women’s Cloudrunner shoes

Person tying on their On Women’s Cloudrunner shoe

Person standing a black surface while wearing their On Women’s Cloudrunner shoes

On Women’s Cloudrunner shoes displayed on a white pedestal with a purple background

Person stretching while wearing their On Women’s Cloudrunner shoes

Person tying on their On Women’s Cloudrunner shoe

Hoka Bondi 8 in White

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Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 with one leg on bench and one hand touching shoe

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Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 with one foot on bench while tying shoelaces

Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 standing on one foot while stretching one leg back

Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 with one leg on bench and one hand touching shoe

Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 with one foot on bench while tying shoelaces

Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 standing on one foot while stretching one leg back

New Balance Women’s FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

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A New Balance Women’s FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 sneaker worn on a gray floor

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A close-up of the New Balance Women’s FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 sneakers worn on posed feet

Two hands tying the laces of a New Balance Women’s FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

The New Balance Women’s FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 sneakers worn in front of a blue background

A New Balance Women’s FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 sneaker worn on a gray floor

A close-up of the New Balance Women’s FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 sneakers worn on posed feet

Two hands tying the laces of a New Balance Women’s FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

The New Balance Women’s FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 sneakers worn in front of a blue background