Find the right shoe for you in 4 simple steps via the ASICS shoe finder here:

 

 

Here’s a quick guide on key things to consider when picking your Half Marathon training & event day shoe.

 

1. INTENDED USE

Different surfaces require different shoes, consider if you will be training on road, track or treadmill. It’s important to have the right shoe for your training & everyday, and on event day; everyday running shoes should provide comfort and support, whereas a lightweight she that provides a little extra forward propulsion and bounce can be better on event day.  

 

2. PRONATION TYPE

Pronation is how your foot rolls when you walk and run, and is very important to consider when picking your footwear. Check out the expert ASICS gait analysis in-store

 

3. SHOE LENGTH

the further you run, the more room you need. Your feet naturally expand as you run. As a rough guide, you should have between half and a full thumb’s width of space between your toes and the end of the shoe

 

4. SHOE WIDTH

Shoes that are too narrow can cause discomfort, and shoes that are wide allow for too much movement that increases the risk of injury. Your foot should be able to move from side-to-side in the forefoot without crossing over the edge of the insole. When trying on the shoe, try to pinch a quarter of an inch of the upper material at the widest part of your foot. If you can’t, then the shoe is too narrow.

 

5. WEIGHT

Consider your own weight and whether you need a shoe with more support. And the weight of the shoe is important – in general more supportive running shoes tend to be heavier, while neutral/race day shoes are more lightweight.

 

6. SOCKS

Always try and test shoes with running socks. Check out range of what’s available with ASICS here.

 

7. FIT

If your running shoes fit, you will be able to run mile after mile without experiencing any blisters, bruising or discomfort. If they don’t fit you may experience:  

a) Tingling or numbness: may tell the shoes are too short or too narrow.  

b) Between toe blisters: shows shoes are too narrow and toes are cramped.  

c) Ball of foot blisters: shows shoes are too wide and foot is moving round.

d) Bruised Toes: means your running shoes are not long enough and your toes are being squashed.