Jargon buster for buying running shoes

• EVA: The cushioning material in most running shoes.
• Breathable: Man-made fabrics are, cotton isn’t.
• Cushioning: Personal, some shoes are hard, some are soft. Go with what feels comfortable to you!
• Knitted upper: Gone are leather, rigid uppers; now they fit like a sock using a knitted fabric for fit and support.
• Venting: Essential in every running jacket, bar none. They can be zipped or permanent.
• Aggressive lugs: Longer for mud (5mm and longer), less are better for road and hard surfaces.
• Zero drop: Be wary. 0mm is flat, 12mm is closer to your everyday shoe. 8mm is a good punt.
• Pronation: We all pronate to protect our knees, but some collapse inwards resulting in the need for a support shoe.