Maybe you’re looking to squeeze in some exercise after a day of working from home. Or maybe you have been hitting your fitness goals and your shoes are wearing out. Either way, you’re in the market for new running shoes, and here are five to check out to help you clock up the miles.
Sustainability is at the heart of Hong Kong-based shoe brand, Lane Eight, evident from how its signature Trainer AD 1 and newest HIIT Trainers are crafted. Performance wear at its most versatile, the HIIT trainers will carry you through the most strenuous of workouts—perfect for the leveled-up, gym-going athlete. Featuring 100% plant-based knit made with eucalyptus and cotton; vegan microfiber overlays across the upper that increases containment and abrasion-resistance; sock-like knit uppers made using recycled polyester yarn made from plastic bottles; as well as BLOOM algae foam midsole that affords bounce and plush comfort, these are not your average workout shoes. According to the company, each pair returns 31.5 litres of freshwater back to the environment and removes 64 cubic meters of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Available in Arctic White and Icy Mint, each pair is designed to hug your feet in style. Go one size up if you have wide feet or wear thicker socks.
Psst... Lane Eight is offering free shipping and exchanges to Singapore, plus 10% off for first-time orders (with newsletter sign-ups). Shop their latest HIIT Trainer here.
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Released earlier this year, New Balance’s Fresh Foam 1080v11 now comes in new colourways: Pale Blue Chill / Black for the women’s shoe and Sulphur Yellow / Light Slate for the mens’.
We took it for a trial run. Fashioned with a breathable soft knit upper, it wraps snugly without being too tight, and there’s a sock liner that holds everything in place. The Fresh Foam midsole offers great cushioning and bounce, and it’s lightweight, making it a dream on the pavement whether you’re looking to rack up the miles or for an easy run.
Available at Lighthouse and Experience stores and on the New Balance website.
Those looking to conquer longer distances would appreciate the soft Gel technology cushioning of this pair that helps absorb impact for long runs.
For an extra dose of comfort, its upper features a softer engineered mesh design, specially engineered eyelet shaping, and stretchy midfoot panel for better flexibility. It’s even got a gender-specific Trusstic™ device that helps support a female’s foot and natural gait.
Available in several sleek colourways, including this bold aqua and violet hue.
Shop it here.
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Prefer running with your feet a little closer to ground? Get this lightweight shoe on your radar. It’s lightweight but boasts responsive and cushioning thanks to a one-piece midsole that uses a Flow technology.
It’s also designed to for a snug, close-to-foot fit. And you can even hook it up to to UA Mapmyrun app to track and analyse your running metrics.
Shop it here.
If you’re new to running or slowly getting back on track, and looking for a fuss-free style, consider the lightweight and minimalist Nike Flex Run. Less pricey than other options from the brand, it offers a flexible sole featuring a Solarsoft core that feels plush with each step.
Shop it here.
This article originally appeared in Singapore Women's Weekly