What To Look For
Look for the type of running shoe designed for your foot type and running gait. The Nike Air Pegasus shoes are specifically designed for those with mild underpronation and high arches. If you have a flat foot, a shoe with extra stability like the Nike Zoom Structure Triax is the best choice. If your foot is normal and does not over- or underpronate, then a neutral shoe like the Nike Zoom Vomero's will work well for you. Also take into consideration whether you do most of your running on trails or pavement.
Common Pitfalls
When it comes to buying good running shoes, a common pitfall is not knowing your foot type. You can determine your foot type by putting your foot in water and then stepping on a piece of paper. The shape it leaves will tell you whether you have a high arch, a flat foot or a normal foot. If the print is a full impression of the foot, you have flat feet and overpronate. If there is a large open area where your arch would be, you have a high arch and underpronate (or supinate, as it is sometimes called). You have neutral feet if there is just a small area not visible in the print. If you buy the wrong shoes for your foot type, it will make running very uncomfortable and even painful.
Where To Buy
Large athletic retailers like Dicks Sporting Goods and the Running Room carry Nike shoes or can order them. Don't buy your running shoes somewhere like Target. It is important to go to a sporting goods or running store so a sales associate can fit you. They can determine your foot type, analyze your gait and help pick out the best Nike running shoes for your body and feet.
Cost
Nike running shoes tend to cost a little more. They range in price from approximately $80 to $150. Sometimes you can find them a bit cheaper online. Once you have found a pair of shoes that work with your feet, you can purchase the same pair online. You should replace your shoes every 400 to 600 miles.
Accessories
Some Nike shoes work with a Nike Plus. This is a device manufactured by Apple and Nike that syncs with your iPod to track how far you run and your pace. It can be useful if you are training for a distance event.
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