references & resources
  
      American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
    
      Running Warehouse
    
      CoolRunning.com: Hip and Back Pain
    




Wearing right shoes when you run can help prevent your back pain from getting worse.

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  • How We Chose
  • Best Overall
  • Best for Flat Feet
  • Best Minimalist
  • Best for Sciatica
  • Best for Trail Running
  • Best for High Arches
  • What to Look For

Manufacturers typically market shoes according to gender, so we have listed both women’s and men’s picks below according to the language used by the brands. However, the main difference between most men’s and women’s shoes lies in the shoe width and size. In some cases, men’s shoes are built to support greater weights. So people with bigger bodies may want to opt for men’s versions, whereas people with smaller bodies may prefer women’s versions. We encourage everyone to shop according to their personal preferences rather than feel restricted by marketing lingo.

However, the main difference between most men’s and women’s shoes lies in the shoe width and size. In some cases, men’s shoes are built to support greater weights. So people with bigger bodies may want to opt for men’s versions, whereas people with smaller bodies may prefer women’s versions. We encourage everyone to shop according to their personal preferences rather than feel restricted by marketing lingo.

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      American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
    
      Running Warehouse
    
      CoolRunning.com: Hip and Back Pain