Brooks

To some people, a sneaker is a sneaker. When you put in as much time at the gym and on the sidewalks as I do, a sneaker is so much more.

I am loving the new Axiom 2 shoe ($90.00) from Brooks Running because it is a lightweight yet ultra supportive trainer that works with people who may (or do) have pronation tendencies. Its Diagonal Rollbar -- a wedge-shaped piece of high density foam that is positioned on the medial (arch) side of the midsole to reduce the rate and speed of pronation -- makes the shoe flexible enough to allow for natural movement while still being supportive. More basically, these shoes are great for anyone training, whether it is on the treadmill or on the pavement. Get yourself a pair directly from BrooksRunning.com.

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, an organization for advancing the understanding, prevention and management of lower extremity sports and fitness injuries, has come up with a list of the best shoes on the market out there for running.

The list was based off the following requirements: Stability, durability, availability, price point, quality control, orthotic compatibility and other specific features.

Running Shoes - Mild Pronation Control -
ASICS GT-2110 (pictured)
ASICS Gel Empire
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6
Brooks Trance 5
Mizuno Wave Alchemy 5
Mizuno Wave Inspire 2
New Balance 767
New Balance 1221
Nike Air Structure Triax 9
Nike Air Max Moto
Nike Shox TL3
Saucony GRID Omni 5
Saucony Shadow 6000 (Classic)
Saucony Grid Hurricane 7 Running Shoes

To see the rest of the list read more

All of you joggers out there probably know that Brooks makes some of the best running shoes around. What you may not know is that the company now makes enviro-friendly sneakers, too. The new Brooks Cascadia 2 running shoe is made from so-called "green rubber," which uses silicon rather than petroleum for a more environmentally friendly product. Petroleum-based rubbers not only use up fossil fuels but are also rumored to release carcinogenic dioxins during production.

Designed in part by vegan marathoner Scott Jurek, the Cascadia 2 shoe lets you go trail running guilt-free. And though running shoes aren't typically valued for their style, I think these are kind of cool looking—you know, for a running shoe. You can buy the Cascadia for $95 here.