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hammertoes too). Grace 3 | BEST CROSS-
Torres-Hodges, D.P.M., noted TRAINING SHOES
2020
that they have good heel No Bull Patchwork Trainers,
PREVENTION counters, a sturdy shank $129, nobullproject.com
(the supportive material
F I T N E S S Whether you’re lifting,
between the insole and
running, or climbing, these
AWARDS outsole), and great tread sneakers stand up to
traction for tough terrain.
high-intensity activity thanks
to their abrasion-resistant
2 | BEST RUNNING SHOES uppers. They also boast
Brooks Revel 3, $100, medial guards—a hallmark
brooksrunning.com of good cross-training
SHOES While your best pair of kicks shoes—to prevent ankle
injuries during side-to-side
depends largely on you and
the features of your feet, our action, says Jay Bhuta,
1 | BEST TRAIL RUNNERS podiatrists, who evaluated D.P.M. Another standout
Altra King MT 2, $140, the materials and the overall feature: their versatile soles,
altrarunning.com level of support in the shoes which offer traction for indoor
These trail runners have a we selected, said these had and outdoor workouts.
roomy toe box, allowing especially great cushioning
feet to splay naturally (it and motion-control features 4 | BEST WALKING SHOES
accommodates bunions and for running. Torres-Hodges Saucony Integrity ST 2,
said they had firm heel $75, saucony.com
counters that would cradle
1 Ever wonder why your knees
feet to prevent pronation
and lower back get achy?
(rolling inward) and sturdy
It could be from wearing
midsoles to help keep unsupportive shoes. Bhuta
feet in place while liked these sneakers for their
in motion. heel-to-toe cushioning,
which helps absorb shock,
and because their roominess
will accommodate orthotics,
which can add further relief
for feet and knees. They have
2
built-in stability features in
3 the midfoot and forefoot so
feet will stay aligned
with each step.
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