FEET FIRST
Every runner’s biochemistry is unique, which means certain shoes will be perfect for some and terrible for others. That said, there are three key things everyone needs to consider when trainer shopping. Firstly, the shoe should fit your foot snugly, without having to do the laces up tight. Secondly, the shoe should naturally flow with your stride (and make you want to run faster). Finally, the shoe should fit your running mechanics, meaning if you start to feel irritation in areas that have bothered you in the past, that’s a sign you’re not wearing the right pair. To help you put your best foot forward, we put a selection of the latest running shoes through their paces – here are the ten that came out on top.
ON CLOUDULTRA
£160, on-running.com
KEY FEATURES
Double down: The Cloudultra is the first outdoor trail shoe to feature On’s Helion superfoam, with two layers of Clouds for boosted impact absorption and cushioning.
The Cloudultra’s Speedboard plate is wider in the middle of the shoe to improve efficiency and
