Running shoes

The Saucony Omni 12

($119.95)

Being one of the best shoes in the category, the saucony Omni 12 running shoe scored very high for comfort and ride in a poll on http://www.runnersworld.com/ After being questioned by experienced runners if this shoe was " too comfortable" the Omni 12 gained wide popularity after being seen on many famous runners feet in the 2013 Boston Marathon. Stability is the name of the game with the Saucony Omni 12. This high mileage trainer features a flexible dual density mid-sole to offer maximum support without impeding on a smooth ride. A cushioned platform protects you from the ground, while a breathable upper offers an excellent fit for lasting comfort.

 Altra The Lone Peak 1.5 

($99.97)

 

 

Though it positions your foot close to the ground, the Lone Peak 1.5 includes plenty of features to protect your feet. Inspired by Lone Peak, one of the rockiest, toughest mountains in the Wasatch Range, The Lone Peak™ was designed to conquer the Wasatch 100. While the foot-shaped design allows athletes to stay relaxed and comfortable for hours, this do-everything mountain shoe promotes happy feet, increases ankle stabilization and improves form with the Zero DropTM platform. The Lone PeakTM features an innovative, sandwiched StoneGuardTM system that deflects rocks into the midsole for a smoother, more stable ride. Stand above the rest with the ultimate trail running shoe (www.altrazerodrop.com). 

Brook's Ravenna 4 

($89.93)

The Ravenna 4 is a very traditional looking running shoe. At just 11.1 ounces, the fourth edition of the Ravenna delivers an excellent balance of cushioning and pronation control. Brooks has also honed in on midfoot capture and engineered a saddle that envelops the foot with an adjustable band. The Ravenna has Brook’s DNA energy absorption material underfoot for a smooth comfortable ride, and the biodegradable BioMoGO mid-sole. In simple terms the once the shoe ends up in a land fill the rubber breaks down very easily. the shoe rubber breaksdown 50% faster than the traditional shoe. That probably makes you think the shoe wears really easily but it doesn't, the shoe doesn't begin to breakdown until in the presence of a landfill.

Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 

($112.95)

This shoe was made to fit like a track shoe but perform like a shoe made for the trails. This shoe's mid-sole is designed with a lower offset, the amount the cushioning drops from heel to toe, which promotes a more natural range of motion for the runner. The Nike Zoom's feature a four-millimeter heel-to-toe drop. It's nearly a half-ounce lighter than any other new trail shoe, mostly coming from less rubber being used to create the shoe. The trail-specific out-sole features an aggressive traction pattern with cross-country-inspired lugs for exceptional grip and durability on multiple surfaces. Sticky rubber on the center forefoot enhances traction in wet conditions. Dynamic Fit technology and Flywire technology integrate with the laces to tighten or loosen with the foot's movements, offering an adaptive fit and added support.

Asics Gel Excel 33

($85.99)

  Providing runners footwear that adapts and responds like nothing they have ever experienced before. Usually, the extra padded protection makes the mid-sole hard to bend. But Asics placed deep flex grooves in the out-sole of the Excel that allow runners of all sizes to bend the forefoot with ease, providing a smoother, more energy-efficient shoe. The upper is a lightweight mesh, and uses an external heel counter for comfort and support. If you're a runner who has high arches and  don't need much motion correction, this is the perfect shoe for you. For a retail price of just $119.95 these shoes could be yours.