Goodonya for running a marathon. If you聮re training on pavement Lisa Jhung, 国产吃瓜黑料聮s master running shoe tester, recommends the Gel Kayano ($135). Designed for neutral to severe pronators, the shoe is the Maserati of marathon kicks. Its Gel cushioning system will cradle your foot during the impact and toe-off phases, yet its Duomax support system still provides the proper structure so you don聮t feel cushed out. Wear this baby training and you聮ll cross the finish line with your joints in tact.
If some of your training miles are off road, I聮m a fan of 聮s ST Stature ($120; merrell.com). In addition to fitting like a glove with its waterproof gaiter collar, it聮s got a temperature-regulating compound in the footbed that absorbs heat. It also has just enough grip to support lateral traction on the trails (but not so much that you聮ll feel like you聮re running through wet cement on pavement) and plenty of stability that stays consistent over time and miles.