Shoes are the key to an amazing run!!! I have never owned a pair of shoes that were over $50. The best pair I’ve had are my Nike Shox. I thought these shoes were amazing, and I still love them. BUT…I have always had aches and pains when I run especially in the quads and shins. I decided I needed to invest in some new shoes. After doing some research I found out they have RUNNING shoes! Shoes specially made just for running.

I had no idea that there were SO many different styles of shoes! Stability, control, support, cushioning, the list goes on and on. So I went into a local running store, The Portland Running Company, and got fitted. They had me run up and down a matt so they could watch my stride and how each foot lands. Turns out I have very low arches and am a severe over pronator(When the foot twists outwards and causes the arch to be over stretched).

After trying on a few different pairs of shoes and running in each one up and down that mat, I found the perfect pair. The Asics Evolution 5. It was like running on a cloud! This shoe is amazing. I have been running in these shoes for a week now and these have been the best runs of my life!Asics1

The 2 key parts of this shoe that make the biggest difference for me is the heel and the arch support. I have had heel pain for the past year because of my low arches. The heel on this shoe is more of a V shape rather than the typical U, meaning it cups the heel fairly tight and has lots of cushion underneath. I feel NO pain at all in my heals with these shoes. The 2nd part is the arch support. For those of us with low arches, when our foot strikes the ground, the arch collapses in order to absorb the impact. The support however, minimizes that impact by having a denser material underneath the arch to stop it from fully collapsing.

These shoes also have other key factors such as ACTUAL gel cushioning rather than air! Also the shoe has an outter lining that is VERY breathable and lightweight. Simply an amazing shoe and fantastic brand, Asics!

I highly recommend getting into a specialty running store, getting fitted, and making the investment in a GOOD pair of running shoes. The Asics Evolution 5 is perfect for anyone that over pronates or has low arches and needs that extra support.

You can see these shoes and my video review on www.Youtube.com/Betterlife90

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