Best Shoes for YOU to Start Running in 2025! (Beginner Guide)

Confused about running shoe types? In this beginner-friendly guide, I break down the basics—neutral, stability, motion control, minimalist, trail, and road-to-trail shoes—so you can find the perfect pair to start running. With 17 years of running experience, I’ll show you why starting with what you have is the best way to begin, plus tips to upgrade smart. Which shoe type are you leaning toward?

If this helps you, I'm trying to reach my first 100 subscribers, so consider joining -- https://tinyurl.com/SubscribeToJoeShe...

Helpful links-
21-Day Running Program:
▶ 3 Mindset Tips for This Running Program-    • Why New Runners Quit (Avoid These 3 Mistakes)  
▶ Video Explanation of the Running Program-    • 21-Day Beginner Running Challenge: Full Fr...  
▶ Downloadable Guide- https://joesheryak.kit.com/21-day-cha...

Timestamps:
0:00 – Running Shoes Intro & Overview
0:24 – Understanding Levels of Cushioning (Stack Height vs Firmness)
1:54 – Cushoning Demo: Brooks Hyperion Tempo, Salomon XT6, ASICS Novablast
3:29 – Cushioning Levels- Low, Medium, and High
4:13 – Brooks Cushoning Progression & Price Savings Tips
5:30 – Beginner Motivation & Running Experience
7:41 – Gait Analysis & Footwear Fit Explained
8:20 – Neutral vs. Stability Running Shoes
12:23 – Barefoot Running & Motion Control Insights
16:10 – Trail Running, Road-to-Trail Shoes
20:34 – Recap

If you found this helpful, let me know in the comments! When are you going to start your running journey? What day of the challenge are you on? Or even what struggles are you currently facing?