When you want to buy shoes for sports the first choice should always be a specific model for that sport. It seems obvious but it is not the first time I see people running with padel shoes or vice versa playing padel with Running shoes. The second question on our minds is usually cushioning. And I want to go deeper today to answer the following question: How much cushioning is necessary for running?
Cushioning is the property by which an anatomical structure receives, absorbs and mitigates a force, either because it has been dispersed or because the energy has been transformed in such a way that the initial force has been reduced. When you run, the vertical force can multiply to more than twice your body weight. For a runner weighing 70 kilograms, each stride means supporting an impact on the foot of close to 150 kilograms. If each of your training sessions is approximately 10 kilometers, do the math.
The first defense mechanism to protect yourself from these impacts is found in different parts of your anatomy: knee, ankle, foot and heel. The second would be a good running technique, while the third mechanism would be the cushioning of the Running shoes themselves, classifying them into different groups and, always taking into account the weight of the person.
Currently on the market there are various cushioning technologies in order to provide, in some cases, the maximum possible amount of it, which has led to a thickening of the sole of the shoe, especially in the heel area. So when you go to buy your next pair, keep your weight in mind. Too much weight in the shoe will cause you to expend more energy than is strictly necessary. Here are 6 models of Running shoes with maximum cushioning for you to enjoy when you go out for a run.
Adidas Supernova Glide Boost 7
A shoe from this year that is aimed at male and female runners weighing up to 90 kilograms and with a neutral stride who are looking for a shoe for their training sessions. This seventh version has a 10 mm drop and weighs approximately 306 grams in the men's model and 263 grams in the women's model. It integrates Boost technology in the midsole, so characteristic of the brand, to promote greater energy return in the cushioning section, while Torsion technology offers greater stability control. The Adidas Supernova Glide Boost 7 is the first shoe from the German sports brand that has been specially designed for women runners combining style and performance in equal parts.
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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32
The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32 is the best-selling running shoe from the American company. A model that has been able to reinvent itself to achieve something that Nike knows how to do to a thousand wonders: combine design and lightness in a shoe with excellent cushioning. The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32 is aimed at runners with neutral stride who want to train at intermediate paces or run middle-distance races at faster paces. Its drop reaches 12 mm and its weight is 275 grams. Its Nike Zoom Air cushioning gains in reactivity to make this shoe faster than in previous versions.
Asics Gel Nimbus 17
The biggest rival to beat in the segment of neutral running shoes with maximum cushioning and comfort has a name and a surname: Asics Gel Nimbus. It is a shoe that is now in its 17th version. Therefore, when the Japanese brand considered how to design the new version of its fetish shoe, it made the most difficult but ultimately the most successful decision: to almost completely renew it, instead of evolving it. The result is this new Asics Gel Nimbus 17, a shoe designed for men and women that is capable of offering lightness, comfort and cushioning for long-distance training. The successful training shoe has been slightly lighter in weight, standing at 306 grams for the men's model and 249 grams for the women's. The drop is unchanged and remains unchanged. The drop remains unchanged at 10 mm.
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Brooks Glycerin 12
The Brooks Glycerin 12 is one of the great references in the segment of top-of-the-range cushioning Running shoes for neutral runners. A shoe, a priori focused on training, and aimed at runners weighing between 70 and 85 kilos who run at low to medium paces on long runs. However, it can also be used to compete in marathons and half marathons. Other lighter runners can also benefit from this model if they are looking for a well-cushioned shoe. The weight of the Brooks Glycerin 12 has been reduced by 22 grams compared to the previous model to 309 grams, while its drop remains unchanged at 10 mm.
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New Balance 1080 V4
One of the best top cushioning shoes of the past year that are aimed at neutral runners. The New Balance 1080 V4 stands out for its good stability and how well it responds both in fast workouts and in long-distance runs or competitions. The weight of this shoe is quite light as it does not reach 300 grams. The most significant new features compared to the predecessor models are in the upper, where a large part of the seams have been eliminated and the fit has been improved.
Saucony Triumph 11
A shoe that has increased its cushioning by 15% and with 30% more durability than its predecessor model. The Saucony Triumph 11 is aimed at medium to strong runners with a neutral stride who are looking for a versatile shoe for medium to long distance training with maximum cushioning, despite having reduced the drop to 8 mm in this new version. With a weight of 306 grams in the men's model and 264 grams in the women's, the Saucony Triumph 11 takes a step forward in terms of design, achieving an eye-catching and attractive result.
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