How To Pick the Perfect Running Shoe – From Daily Trainers to Super Shoes

Описание: In this week’s episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down how to choose the perfect running shoe — no matter your experience level or goals.

From the five main shoe categories — daily trainers, super trainers, super shoes, trail, and hybrid — to pro tips on fit, foot type, and rotation strategies, this episode is your complete guide to building the ideal shoe lineup.

We share our personal “quivers,” debate cushioning vs. firmness, reveal which super shoes are worth the hype, and dig into the rise of gravel running shoes. Plus, insider advice on when to buy last year’s model, why you should try shoes on in the afternoon, and how new foam tech is changing racing shoes.

Whether you’re just lacing up for your first 5K or looking to PR with the latest carbon-plated rocket ship, we’ve got you covered.

Timestamped Chapters

0:00 – Intro & travel/race recaps
4:08 – Caitlin’s 50k mud race
11:24 – Defining the 5 main running shoe categories
16:54 – Shoe rotations & what we’re wearing now
21:58 – Key factors when choosing a shoe
26:05 – New runner pitfalls & injury stats
33:40 – The shoe-buying “flow chart” explained
39:04 – Workout shoe recommendations
43:31 – Full quiver for serious runners
45:28 – Super shoes: trends & two-tier market
54:53 – New foam tech & durability issues
1:01:17 – When to invest in trail shoes
1:07:46 – Hybrid/gravel shoe options
1:09:17 – Our current shoe rosters
1:20:02 – Pro tips for buying running shoes
1:26:13 – Upcoming reviews & projects
1:32:43 – Newsletter, email, & mailbag info
1:34:04 – Wrap-up & sign-off

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