What to look for in a runner

A fasting mechanism that holds your foot securely in the shoe. This could be lacing, lacing with a zip, elastic, or Velcro.

Support for your midfoot. When you bend the shoe, you want the crease to be at the ball of the foot, not in the middle of the shoe. This means the shoe is giving you more support through your arch.

A firm heel counter. When you press on the heel of the shoe, it should not collapse easily. A firm heel counter provides additional support for the rearfoot.

Great brands for joggers and sneakers include Brooks, New Balance, Hoka, Asics, and Ascent.

Some brands for women’s fashion joggers include Frankie4, Bared, and Ecco.