Are You Wearing the Right Sneakers?

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We asked hundreds of SELF reader-testers to put 421 pairs of sneakers through their paces. Four weeks, 6,035 miles, 253 workout DVDs, 418 classes and 766 hours of strength training later, we present our first annual sneaker awards! Pinpoint your perfect pair to step up to your fitness goals.

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SUPERLIGHT RUNNING SHOES

Superlight sneakers with a firm midsole can help you run faster.

Winner: LunarEclipse+ 2, $135; Nike.com . A sock liner with two densities of foam cradles your midfoot. Have high arches? These will fit like a glove. And even with all of the bells and whistles, testers found the shoes surprisingly "airy and flexible."
Photo by: Courtesy of Zappos
SUPERLIGHT RUNNING SHOES

Superlight sneakers with a firm midsole can help you run faster.

Winner: LunarEclipse+ 2, $135; Nike.com . A sock liner with two densities of foam cradles your midfoot. Have high arches? These will fit like a glove. And even with all of the bells and whistles, testers found the shoes surprisingly "airy and flexible."

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