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  • Q Buying running shoes seems to be a minefield. Do you have any advice?
  • A There are literally hundreds of different running shoes on the market for road, track, trail, fell and cross-country running, together with models which cater for every conceivable running style. So, it's no wonder that consumers can sometimes feel a little lost! The solution is to visit a specialist running shoe retailer where there are knowledgeable staff who run themselves. They can offer you objective advice on the most suitable models for you, your running style, the mileage that you do, and the surfaces that you intend to run on. Additionally, many retailers are now offering video gait analysis, which can help them identify the precise model of shoe that is relevant to your gait.
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