Running Ambassadors' Favorites: Their Top Shoes For Running

Product choices and opinions given by Run Ambassadors.

Shop these footwear favorites handpicked by our in-store running experts.

June 05, 2023
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Specially selected by DICK's Sporting Goods' Running Ambassadors, these new shoes will have you ready to hit the ground running. Our in-store ambassadors are ready to get you started on the right path. These teammates have in-depth expertise and are here to help you stride toward progress. We asked our featured ambassadors which running shoes they're lacing up in this season.

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KOURKIS'S PICKS

HOKA Men's Mach 5 Running Shoes
HOKA Men's Mach 5 Running Shoes

“The Mach 5 is my favorite trainer — either [as] a marathon shoe or a running shoe. I am a big heel striker, and the reason I like it so much is because of the wing that sticks out of the back and the swallowtail heel design that keeps me from planting my heel and forces me to roll forward.”

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  • Vegan, single layer creel jacquard engineered mesh upper
  • Lay-flat gusseted tongue construction
  • Articulated heel collar
  • PROFLY™ construction midsole offers a lightweight, responsive foam directly underfoot
  • Rubber EVA outsole for durability and traction
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Nike Men's Invincible 3 Running Shoes
Nike Men's Invincible 3 Running Shoes

“The reason I like this shoe so much is because it’s one of the only shoes that I’ve gotten to wear with such high support. It’s the first Nike shoe we’ve seen with stack heights and it’s just really comfortable. The heel counters are fluffed out and they push perfectly against the back of my foot."

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  • Evolved Flyknit upper places zones of breathability where your foot heats up most
  • Wider midsole adds stability
  • Taller foam stacks than the previous version raise the bar on cushioning and comfort, in a more sleek-looking design
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MARCELA'S PICKS

HOKA Women's Bondi 8 Running Shoes
HOKA Women's Bondi 8 Running Shoes

“I live in the city so I am constantly running on cement or concrete. These help with the impact on [my] knees.”

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  • Softer, more resilient foam
  • More rubber coverage for enhanced durability
  • More precise internal collar foam for enhanced comfort
  • Extended heel for smoother transitions
  • More sustainable materials
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STEVEN'S PICKS

HOKA Men's Clifton 9 Running Shoes
HOKA Men's Clifton 9 Running Shoes

“With HOKA, the rocker is very smooth. Whenever you take the next step, you smoothly go into your gate and it is very responsive. You feel the return that you are getting from the concrete.”

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  • Less weight, with added 3mm in stack height
  • Responsive new foam and improved outsole design
  • Plusher heel, reflective heel panel, and streamlined tongue
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AMY'S PICKS

HOKA Women's Mach 5 Running Shoes
HOKA Women's Mach 5 Running Shoes

”My favorite shoe, hands down, is the HOKA Mach 5. I love it because it has two different layers of foam with the top being a little bit softer and the bottom being a little firmer to give you that snappy ride with a cushion feel.”

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  • Vegan, single layer creel jacquard engineered mesh upper
  • Lay-flat gusseted tongue construction
  • Articulated heel collar
  • PROFLY™ construction midsole offers a lightweight, responsive foam directly underfoot
  • Rubber EVA outsole for durability and traction
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On Women's Cloudmonster Shoes
On Women's Cloudmonster Shoes

“Another high-cushion shoe that you can do miles in. You'll get that comfort and soft feel.”

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  • Light, durable, and temperature resistant
  • Easy step-in design
  • Bold rocker shape
  • Soft upper and sockliner turn recycled materials into next-gen comfort
  • Monster CloudTec® technology for massive cushioning and max energy
  • Speedboard® provides explosive energy return
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Whether you're a beginner or ready to run marathons, our DICK'S Sporting Goods Run Ambassadors are here to help you prepare.

 

Fhop the entire collection of men’s running shoes and women’s running shoes at DICK’S Sporting Goods and find your perfect running shoe.

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