Before I hit the tracks, I did spend a considerable amount of time researching on different kinds of running shoes. Rather than shopping at a general sports outlet, I visited several specialty stores. This was a good move as most of the shop assistants were runners themselves and were able to guide me to the right pair of shoes. Before deciding on your pair of shoes, be clear on what you require the shoes for. Long distance running, off-road running, beach runs all make different demands on shoes. So pinpointing the right pair of shoes will actually depend on the use to which you put them. It is, of course, extremely important that the shoes should fit perfectly. Feet are quite individualistic and you have to find a shoe that is most suited to your kind of feet.