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The best running shoes – or best running trainers, as some people like to call them – are an essential piece of running gear. A decent pair of trainers can not only help you run faster but also reduce injury risk and in some cases, improve running form. Besides, getting a new pair of running shoes can be a good motivator to start running for those who find it hard to muster up the energy to exercise.

Whether you’re looking for your first pair of Adidas running trainers or a seasoned pro trying to find a replacement for your completely worn racing shoes with the best Nike running shoes, you’ll find the best options here on what probably is the most comprehensive running shoes guide on the internet. At least according to us.

Did you know, T3 can help you dress up for your runs more appropriately too! Whether it’s the best running headphones, best running watch, best heart rate monitor, best running shorts, best running tops or best running socks, we have a guide for them all.By running in them, of course! Matt (our resident runner) and other contributors meticulously analyse each shoe to ensure they are up to code. Some of the criteria that we check: step-in comfort, ergonomics, padding, cushioning, technology involved, design, aesthetics, and, of course, running dynamics.

We also try and verify manufacturer claims about performance details such as ‘twice as fast as its predecessor’ or ‘improved grip’, where applicable. If it’s not possible, we’ll refer to these features as ‘manufacturer claims’.

It’s worth mentioning that most people have different running styles, so running shoes that work for one runner might not work for another. Please keep this in mind when reading our reviews.