There is no one “best” running shoe for men. You need to find the one that help you achieve your running goal, whether that’s training for a marathon, getting faster, or just jogging around the block without stopping.

The longer you’re going to be running in a shoe, the more crucial it is that it fits comfortably. “It’s got to feel good,” Howard E. Friedman, DPM, a podiatrist at Suffern Podiatry and an avid runner, tells SELF. “It’s got to work for your gait and foot type.”

Whether you're lacing up your first pair of running shoes or you've crossed countless marathon finish lines, your shoes are more than just gear-they're partners in every stride, every mile, and every challenge.