Find the Perfect Pair of Running Shoes For Your Feet


Updated 04/27/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Buying Running Shoes

Spring is the perfect time to recommit to your running routine, and buying some new sneakers might just be the motivation you need to get out the door. Since the shelves of colorful shoes lining the walls of your local sportswear store can be overwhelming, we talked to a running-shoe specialist to get the lowdown on finding your sole mate. After you lace up your new sneaks, watch our video on Read more

Quick Tip: Change Out of Sneaks When Not Running


Updated 02/28/12 9:17 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Only Wear Running Shoes While Running

Running shoes aren't exactly cheap, so make sure you're treating them properly to extend their life. That means putting them on gently and cleaning them the right way (no washing machine!). Another simple way to keep your sneakers in good condition is to take them off when you're done running. No matter how comfy those cushioned running shoes feel while you make your way through town, keeping Read more

Nike Olympic Innovation: Going Green While Going For the Gold


Updated 03/06/12 10:19 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Nike Shoes and Speed Suits For 2012 Olympics Preview

Nike is in the business of dressing athletes, and at the 2012 Olympics, the sportswear giant is helping give athletes a competitive edge with its high-performance gear. This week, Nike unveiled its latest innovations in running gear, explaining that it's "going green while going for gold." Using fabrics created out of recycled water bottles and working towards zero-waste construction techniques Read more

A Year in Running Shoe Reviews


Updated 12/19/11 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

2011 Running Shoe Styles Reviewed

Over the year, we've logged a lot of miles in the latest running shoes, all in the name of helping you find the perfect pair. No matter your preference when it comes to pounding the pavement, we've got a shoe that may interest you. Flip through for all of our reviews of our favorite running shoes this year! Read more

How to Buy the Right Running Shoe


Updated 11/22/11 12:51 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips on Buying Running Shoes

Buying the right running shoe takes time. Finding a shoe that works with your running style and foot usually means an in-store visit to a running specialty store for expert advice. A good running shoe store will look at your foot type, normal running distance, past or current injuries, pronation, foot length, and instep height, along with other parameters, says Lori Shannon, owner of women's Read more

When to Ditch Your Old Sneaks and Where to Donate Them


Updated 11/07/11 11:39 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

When to Replace Running Sneakers and Where to Donate Them

You finally broke in your running kicks, and they fit as perfectly as a pair of socks. But wait, how long have you been wearing them? Is it already time to spring for a new pair? You're supposed to replace sneakers after 300 to 500 miles, but that's not too helpful if you're not keeping track of mileage and can't remember the date you bought your last pair. Over time, running shoes lose their Read more

Forget White Running Shoes: Black Is Back!


Updated 01/10/12 11:50 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Celebrities Who Wear Black Running Shoes

There's a new fitness trend in Hollywood. No, it's not black workout capri pants — albeit popular, that's not what I'm referring to. I'm talking about all the black athletic shoes that have been popping up! Celebs still have their preferred running shoe brand, but I feel like many are swapping their white pairs for chic black pairs. Here's a handful who have made the switch! Source: Read more

Match the Celebrity to Their Running Shoe!


Updated 01/10/12 2:49 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Brands of Running Shoes Celebrities Wear

Is it weird that I zero in on pictures of celebrities shoes when they're leaving the gym or out running? I don't know why I'm so obsessed — maybe because unlike their workout attire, it's usually easy to identify the brand of shoes they are wearing? I know I have my running shoe favorites, so I guess it's fun to see what certain celebrities like wearing. If you're an athletic shoe junkie like Read more

Get Fit For Summer Challenge 5: A Reader Shows Us Her Sneakers


Updated 05/12/11 3:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Kind of Running Shoes Do You Wear?

Check out FitSugar reader Sarah10563's sporty Nike LunarGlide 2 shoes! She posted this pic in the Get Fit For Summer community group as part of the fifth challenge in the Get Fit For Summer giveaway. By doing so, she's eligible to win a $100 New Balance gift card! These are my favorite shoes! I just got back from a beach run and remembered this challenge so I snapped a picture! I used to be a Read more

Get Fit For Summer Challenge 5: A Reader Shows Us Her Sneakers


Updated 05/12/11 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Kind of Running Shoes Do You Own?

Check out FitSugar reader bcn1000's sporty Asics shoes! She posted this pic in the Get Fit For Summer community group as part of the fifth challenge in the Get Fit For Summer giveaway. By doing so, she's eligible to win a $100 New Balance gift card! My lovely husband just bought these for my birthday. I knew I needed new shoes, but I didn't know how much until I went to JackRabbit to get fitted. Read more