5 Lifestyle Trainers You Can Run a Marathon In
Currently, there’s a problem with some
brands and their advertising, some sportswear companies will advertise
lifestyle (fashion) trainers as running shoes, but they offer little to no
support for running. The opposite problem is that running shoes with great
reviews aren’t very attractive to look at, and although the performance aspect
should be more important, people can help but wish that their running shoes
looked better.
Luckily there are a few running/ lifestyle
trainers that both look stylish but also can be used for running without having
to worry about them either being damaged or poorly supported.
New Balance Zante
A simple and stylish trainer that you
wouldn’t think you can run in at first glance. The Zante is currently on its
fourth model the V4, the style has a cult following since the original release
and a few models later they have balanced out style and performance perfectly.
The Zante uses the trademarked fresh foam technology in their soles to optimise
runs with a soft bouncy feel. The style comes from the subtlety, it’s a trainer
with a mild design that helps it blend into both the fashion and performance
trainer bracket
Puma Ignite Evoknit
The Puma Ignite has been a big success in
the running world, it’s a running trainer that combines a futuristic tech look
with modern realistic running footwear. The Evoknit has taken the running sole
and look and added a relaxed colour and fit to create a stylish trainer which
is still ready for a run.
Reebok 6000
With the current hype around streetwear clothing, the
Reebok 6000 is a simply styled trainer that is known to be a “street runner”.
It’s an ideal trainer to match up with a mens fitted
tracksuit or can be used for any running event. Commonly, it’s a
trainer that is compared to the Adidas Ultraboost trainers, which is currently
one of the best-selling running shoes.
Nike Zoom Pegasus
Well reviewed for ankle support, cushioning
and overall road running performance, the Nike Zoom Pegasus is becoming a
runner’s favourite. It looks to be a combination of the Nike Zoom (running) and
the Pegasus (fashion) which has worked out well for both being stylish and
performance-based.
Saucony Breakthru
Most people forget that Saucony offers a
premium range of running shoes alongside their lifestyle trainers. The
Breakthru trainer looks like a fashion trainer from the start, but the shape of
the shoe indicates it’s also ready for performance. It’s in their running range
and the colour options are the make or break of the style of the trainer, the
subtler colours paint it as a lifestyle trainer, however, the other colour
options are brighter and give it the full performance trainer vibe.