What running shoes should I wear?

Answer 9 questions – we'll match 3 models to your running style.

Before we start

Let's be honest

Shoes are a deeply personal thing. The same model can be the best shoe for one person and the worst for another. Often you only notice something's wrong after a longer distance.

I won't sugarcoat it – you won't find the "perfect" shoe here. This tool helps you get your bearings when you don't know where to start.

Shoes are expensive. For many people, buying several pairs isn't an option – but if your budget allows it, that's actually the right approach. Instead of looking for one shoe for 5 km and a hundred miles, you're better off with two separate pairs.

This is not a sales calculator. There is no advantage between brands. And the fact that your favourite athlete runs in shoe X – that's just sponsorship contracts.

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Question 1 of 9

What distance are you training for?

Where do you mostly run?

Your training pace (easy continuous run)?

How do you land?

💡 How to check? Look at your old worn-out shoes – where is the sole most worn down? That's where you land. Or ask someone to film you from the side while you run – you'll see it immediately.

Pronation?

💡 How to check? Wet foot test: wet your foot and step on paper.
– Full footprint visible → overpronation
– Only outer edge visible → supination
– Normal arch visible → neutral
Or look at old shoes from behind – if the outer heel is worn → supination, if inner → pronation.

Main purpose?

Foot width?

💡 How to check? If most shoes feel tight around your toes → wide foot. If shoes feel loose and roomy → narrow. If they usually fit well → standard.

Gender?

Your weight? (kg)

💡 Why do we ask? Heavier runners need shoes with stronger cushioning to protect their joints. Lighter runners can get away with more minimalist shoes.

Result

Your shoes

Matched to your running style. Remember – the best shoe is the one you TRY ON.

Remember

No algorithm replaces trying shoes on. Many stores offer 30-day returns – use that.

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