Running shoe technology has come a long way over the last 30 years or so. With the market for running shoes flourishing, athletic shoe companies such as ASICS, Mizuno, Saucony and Pearl Izumi constantly invest resources into research and development to increase performance and increase comfort.
Runners who have no major pronation issues have no shortage of choices in running shoes. Their sub-category is known as "neutral shoes" or "cushioning shoes". Anyone who doubts the incredible advances in cushioning technology should try running a mile in a pair of Chuck Taylor sneakers, and then another mile in a pair of ASICS GEL-Nimbus or GEL-Cumulus cushioning shoes. Any doubts will be erased, and quickly.
ASICS' wildly popular GEL-Nimbus is renowned for its luxurious feel. Those unwilling to pay $125 for the privilege can still benefit from ASICS' proprietary GEL cushioning system by turning to the GEL-Cumulus ($95) or GEL-Stratus ($72).
Brooks offers exculsive HydroFlow and MoGo technology in their cushioning shoes. At the $125 price point, they offer the Glycerin, and at $100, the Deyfyance, which is a neutral verison of their best-selling structured cushioning shoe, the Adrenaline.
For neutral runners, Saucony presents ProGrid technology in the ProGrid Triumph ($120) and ProGrid Ride ($90).
Mizuno running shoes are set apart from the rest in that the emphasis is on their bizarre-looking "Wave" technology, as opposed to the materials and polymers. Fans of their Wave Rider ($100) swear by their cushioning attributes.
New Balance is famous for fit and durability. The New Balance 755 is a fine choice for neutral runners. Lucky sizes can pick up a pair for as little as $59.99.
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