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Put the running shoes and go. Sweaty, with a red face and matted hair: when you run you are yourself precisely because running frees your mind, makes you feel lighter from the superstructures, and does not require the appreciation of others. When you run, you do it for yourself.
Research published by Ipsos in July 2021 it found that women spend 22% less time exercising per week than men. Yet, as the research of Asics State of Mind Index 15 minutes and 9 seconds of physical activity are enough to perceive a benefit on body and mind: a short period of time, and therefore practicable by everyone.
The brands also support women’s running through models of running shoes designed and developed specifically to adapt to women’s feet. Pumafor example, he launched the first Run XX Made of her, carried out in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts biomechanics laboratory, and presenting a research study involving 224 runners who have covered more than 36,000 miles in eight weeks. The new Adidas Ultraboost 22, created by an all-female team, has been designed to fit a women’s foot, starting with specific data on its shape thanks to an online anatomy database containing 1.2 million foot scans. Personalized cushioning at the points of greatest pressure is the main aspect that takes into account the gender difference.
How to choose running shoes
The activity of the race starts right from shoeswhich have a fundamental role in terms of performance but also of motivation. What are the criteria to be evaluated? First, the distance and frequency of the workouts. Then, the weight, the type of cushioning and energy return: all running sneakers are designed to facilitate the reaction of the foot when it touches the ground, making it “fly up”. For this reason, choosing a shoe that is not specific for running risks straining the tendons, ligaments and joints, inducing a wrong foot support. It is estimated that the shoe must absorb two to three times the body weight during the race for this it needs more cushioning.
The most transversal shoes, suitable for all runners and all distances, combine comfort and durability, as well as guaranteeing stability and softness during landing. Softer cushioning, better energy return and longer durability are the features to consider. Running shoes are divided into 8 different categories (from A0 to A7) and in this case we are talking about neutral A3, the ideal alternative for those who run for pleasure and which boasts maximum cushioning. The A4s, on the other hand, which weigh slightly more, but offer greater stability.
In gallery 15 new running shoes to open the outdoor running season.
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1/15Puma
Run XX Made for Her. The first women’s specific running shoe proposed by the brand and made with the collaboration of the biomechanics laboratory of the University of Massachusetts. The new NITRO foam midsole is the perfect balance between strength and lightness.
It costs: 121.11 euros
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2/15Asics
GEL-CUMULUS ™ 24. The latest model from Asics designed for all runners and all distances. FF BLAST ™ cushioning, a new ASICS technology, makes the shoe approximately 24 grams lighter than the previous model, creating a softer landing and a more energetic roll with each step. It costs: € 140
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3/15Mizuno
Wave Skyrise 3. The Mizuno Enerzy Core compound ensures cushioning and energy return.
Costs: from 111 to 149 euros.
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4/15Adidas
Ultraboost 22, created by the all-female team, it has been designed to adapt to women’s feet, starting from specific data on its conformation. With 4% more energy return than the previous model.
It costs: 190 euros
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5/15Brooks
ADRENALINE GTS 22. Running shoe with GuideRails® holistic support system: this unique technology keeps the body in alignment while making its natural movement, thus limiting excess movement to preserve joints.
It costs: 150 euros
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6/15New Balance
Fresh Foam X 1080v12. The 1080v12 calibrates cushioning, weight and rate of flex that make the 1080 extremely adaptable to the stresses of every ride. The Fresh Foam X midsole has been perfected using new technologies to be even softer with cushioning in the naturally flexible areas of the foot.
It costs: 180 euros
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7/15Saucony
Laughs 15. Completely redesigned, Ride 15 is the perfect combination of comfort, design and lightness. The EVA compound in addition to being lighter, shows a + 18% of shock absorbing power and a + 5% of energy return. The new PWRRUN formula guarantees the softest and lightest cushioning.
It costs: 150 euros
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8/15Asics
Novablast 2 from the Yozakura collection. Ideal shoe for training in a color variant that recalls cherry blossom at night.
It costs: 140 euros
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9/15Hoka
Kawana. The name is inspired by the beach of the Australian Gold Coast, it is a model accessible to all for a balanced ride with maximum comfort at any pace. It features an extreme cushioning midsole, engineered with innovative foam, and SwallowTail ™ expanded heel geometry.
It costs: 140 euros
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10/15Diadora
Atom team. The first running shoe produced in Italy after over thirty years. Diadora has developed a new special compound for the midsole called DD ANIMA, which ensures maximum reactivity combined with lightness and cushioning. Thanks to this new technology, it contains dynamism and cushioning, for a shoe that weighs only 200 g in the women’s model. The colors of the flag are a tribute to Italian craftsmanship.
It costs: 175 euros
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11/15Athletic mouse
Fli-Lyte 4. A fast, light, cushioned roll but at the same time aware of its approach to the ground. These are the sensations offered by Fli-Lyte 4, the new edition of the Topo Athletic model for transversal and daily use. The first novelty of this fourth version concerns the midsole, now equipped with a ZipFoam TM core, the brand’s patented compound with a double density for a smooth ride.
It costs: 145 euros
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12/15Nike
Zoom Pegasus 39. Lighter than the previous model, the design is perfect for training and jogging. In addition, a reactive Zoom Air unit has been added on the heel combined with the one on the forefoot. The shoe is so light it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing it.
It costs: 119.99 euros
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13/15Reebok
Floatride Energy 4. The lightweight and breathable upper helps keep feet cool and dry, while the Floatride Energy compound at the midsole ensures a smooth, responsive stride and optimal cushioning. It is part of the collection [REE]CYCLED, with at least 30% recycled or regenerated materials.
It costs: 100 euros
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14/15Brooks
Brooks Glycerin 19 GTS. It has the same characteristics and softness of the Glycerin 19 but with the addition of GuideRail support technology that guarantees stability and safety when the body requires it.
It costs: 170 euros
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15/15SHOE
Rebel Run GTX. Running shoe suitable for all terrains on and off road. Thanks to the Gore-Tex Invisible Fit technology, it features a light and abrasion resistant synthetic mesh, the Invisible Fit construction, eliminates excess volume and offers great comfort.
It costs: 169 euros
Source: Vanity Fair
