The 25 Best Women's Running Shoes for All Kinds of Runners

27.06.2022, 12:30 harpersbazaar.com

Wherever you are on your fitness journey—prepping for your first race, working toward a marathon, or simply running for fun—the right running shoes can make an impact. But finding the best running shoe can feel like searching for other hard-to-find pieces, Goldilocks trial and error included. "Just like looking for the perfect pair of jeans, the right pair of running shoes will vary depending on what you want to use them for, how you want to feel, and your preferred fit," Bekah Broe, director of performance footwear at Hoka, says. In the vast and jargon-filled world of running shoes, Broe says a few factors can usually lead you toward the best pairs. "A high-quality running shoe will often have a higher price tag ($120+) than a lower-quality counterpart," she says. And in the design, "the midsole (foam) and upper materials (what wraps around your foot to provide structure and comfort) are specifically engineered to balance weight with structure, comfort, and durability."