Women's Running Shoes

Log the Miles

Every runner’s shoes tell a story. Maybe you’re a longtime runner and just completed your first half marathon. Perhaps you’re just in for a Couch to 5K program once a year. Or maybe you’re trying to up your endurance with everyday short runs around the neighborhood. Whatever the case may be, at Hibbett | City Gear we’re here to connect you with the latest women’s running shoes that will see you through day after day, mile after mile. After all, your women’s running shoes have been with you through early-morning track runs, lunchtime treadmill sprints and weekend competitions. They’ve climbed mountains, stairs and stadiums, and pounded pavement, dirt and grass.

 

Let Hibbett | City Gear be with you through each chapter of your journey by outfitting you in running shoes for women from brands that will help you go the distance. Nike, adidas, Under Armour, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS and PUMA are just a few of the many top-quality brands backed by decades of running research.

 

Selecting Good Running Shoes

Wondering how to choose good running shoes for women? You’ll want to take the following into consideration:

 

Where do you run?

A track, a treadmill, dirt paths or city sidewalks? Connect with a women’s running shoe appropriate for your surface. If you’re an off-road runner, for instance, look for New Balance running shoes for women that hold up to the rigors of an off-road trail.

 

What’s your gait?

Are you a neutral pronator — meaning your foot and ankle largely align when you run — or do you over- or underpronate? If you roll your foot inward (underpronation) or tend to wear down the inner side of your shoe (overpronation), you’ll want to select shoes that offer specific types of support. Consider the following when choosing your running shoe:

• Neutral pronators should look for evenly balanced shoes that keep the foot in place.
• Overpronators need a supportive shoe with a firm heel counter.
• Underpronators require extra arch support and cushioning.

 

What kind of feel do you want?

Are you the type of runner that likes to feel the surface of the ground? Find a shoe with less cushioning and more of a midsole drop. Prefer bounce and buoyancy? Go with more cushioning and less of a drop.

 

How does your shoe fit?

You’ll want to be ready to run as soon as you take those Nike running shoes for women out of the box. Make sure your toes have room to swell, the shoe is snug (but not too tight) through the midfoot and doesn’t slip at the heel.

 

Stride Right

At Hibbett | City Gear, we’re committed to runners of all types. Our in-store shoe professionals are trained to understand how you run, how you’re built and how your body moves. Let us help you select the perfect pair of shoes from trusted brands like Nike, Brooks, New Balance and ASICS, so you can run faster and longer. Or visit us online and find the perfect pair of women’s running shoes to take your running record to the next level.