What factors should be considered when choosing marathon shoes?

When it comes to choosing running shoes, I believe everyone has their own set of criteria.From an appearance perspective, you need to consider aesthetics, style, color coordination, and brand. From a performance perspective, you need to consider cushioning, breathability, stability, and protection. From a cost-performance perspective, you also need to consider whether the price is too high and if the purchase is worth it.

So, among all these factors, which ones are the most important?

Cushioning

Running is a high-intensity, large-amplitude exercise. No matter how slow you run, it will exert a certain degree of impact on your knees and ankles, with the impact force being about 3 to 5 times your body weight. This continuous impact can easily lead to injuries such as knee damage, ankle sprains, and plantar fasciitis.

Therefore, we need something to absorb the impact instead of our knees and protect the bones and joints in our legs. That something is running shoes. In my opinion, the most important function of running shoes is to alleviate the impact of running on the knees, which is also the feature runners care about the most.

Stability

When it comes to stability, many runners might not understand its importance. 'What does shoe stability have to do with choosing running shoes?' you might ask. Well, it has a lot to do with it! The stability of running shoes refers to the shoes' ability to maintain their structure and avoid damage during long-distance and long-duration activities.

Especially now, as many runners enjoy running marathons, which can significantly impact the shoes. However, a pair of stable running shoes can withstand the various challenges of a marathon course and still maintain their original form.

Cost-performance ratio

The cost-performance ratio of running shoes is also a factor that many people pay attention to. After all, not everyone is wealthy, and not every runner can afford very expensive running shoes. For example, I often find myself short on money, so buying high-end, luxurious running shoes is simply a fantasy. Therefore, whenever I choose sports gear, I carefully evaluate its quality, performance, and cost-performance ratio.

Lightweight

We all know that a marathon is an extreme sport that exceeds 42 kilometers, and any extra weight during this process can be a burden.When you are exhausted during a race, you won't want to wear heavy running shoes that slow you down.

Running shoes that are not lightweight feel like small sandbags tied to your feet. A few steps might be fine, but over the course of a marathon with tens of thousands of steps, you'll definitely feel the weight.During the long journey of a marathon, you certainly don't want heavy steps; you want light, effortless strides that feel like you're gliding on water.

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At this point, some runners might say, 'You've told us what to look for in running shoes and the most important factors, but shouldn't you recommend a pair of marathon running shoes?'To be honest, I do have some great recommendations. I may not have met countless people, but I have certainly tried countless shoes! Today, I will recommend two pairs of running shoes with excellent performance, great stability, and high cost-performance ratio—the Codoon Smart Running Shoes 21K and Codoon Smart Running Shoes 42K.

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