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Racking up that step count is undoubtedly good for you.
But your feet can take a beating if youre not wearing theright running shoes.
But how do you know you’ve found the best sneakers for you?
What we have below are the best of the best from Hoka, Nike, Brooks, and On.
Our shoe experts at Shape test new running shoes every month, and know whats hot and whats not.
Plus, they look pretty cool.
What more could you ask for?
If youre more into cardio, we recommend the Hoka or Lululemon models.
If youre more into weight-lifting, youve gotta go with the crowd-favorites from Adidas and Nike.
The New Balance 550s area Taylor Swift favoritethat provides cushion and coolness to everyone who dons them.
The Asics have a trendy off-duty model appearance with podiatrist-approved stability features.
), and even shoes that offer support while looking cute enough for daily life.
Our editors also factored in foot and body ailments such as knee pain, plantar fasciitis, and pronation.
The Shape team conducted extensive first-hand testing of every sneaker on this list.
Heimlich reviewed all the previous methodologies and insights to curate this list of the best sneakers of 2024.
Summer Cartwrightis Shape’s senior editor and a long-distance runner.
She updated this piece with additional race day and stability essentials that she tested herself.
She’s been an editor for 6+ years and specializes in analyzing workout gear and running shoes.
