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My running shoe reviews are based around my personal experience and my interpretation of [[The Science of Running Shoes]]. I believe that a good running shoe should not interfere with your natural biomechanics, so shoes with raised heels (drop) or [[Pronation| anti-pronation]] features are a bad idea. A running shoe is a trade-off between weight, cushioning, and longevity, and different runners will want to make different trade-offs, so I cover shoes that vary in their characteristics, with the best shoes offering the most cushioning for their weight, from the light & minimalist shoes up to the heavier [[Maximalist]] shoes. I also believe that a good running shoe should match the shape of the human foot, without binding the toes.
* '''Fit'''. The fit of a shoe is quite personal, so while I talk about problems with the forefoot not matching the shape of the human foot, I don't go into details on the overall fit. My advice is to buy shoes from somewhere that provides free shipping both ways and to try them on at home. That way you can see how they fit for a longer period of time. I will often order shoes in two different sizes and return the one that does not fit as well. Alternatively, find a good running store that allows you to spend some time trying them out.
** '''Length & Width''': When evaluating the fit of a shoe, the primary concern is the width across the metatarsal heads (forefoot) and the length from the rear to the metatarsal heads. Don't confuse the shape of the toe box with the width of the shoe, as the two are largely independent. Some shoes are available in wider/shorter sizes and sometimes even narrower/longer sizes, which may help if your forefoot-to-length ratio is different to the average. <br/> [[File:shoefit.png|center|thumb|100px|]]
** '''Toe Box'''. It seems bizarre, but the shape of a typical running shoe does not match the shape of the human foot. This creates the most problems in the front of the shoe, where the toe box tends to squash the toes, and prevent the natural movement. Thankfully, shoe design is slowly adapting, and there are now a number of manufacturers producing shoe designs that are suitable for use with the human foot.
