These are the shoes that top runners rely on to avoid injury
13) Under Armour
12) Salomon
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Salomon: 1
Top qualities: Secure fit, generous cushioning, quick lacing system
11) Newton
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Newton: 2
Top qualities: Good ventilation, conforms to foot, padded tongue
10) Reebok
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Reebok: 2
Top qualities: Surface control and handling, dependable platform, flexible
9) Hoka One One
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Hoka One One: 4
Top qualities: Midsole that protects from impact and increases stability, easy heel to toe transition, roomy toe box
8) Mizuno
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Mizuno: 6
Top qualities: Shock attenuation, efficient toe spring, durable
7) Saucony
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Saucony: 13
Top qualities: Moisture wicking, underfoot support, shock absorption
6) New Balance
Number of top 150 finishers wearing New Balance: 14
Top qualities: Good traction, breathable, responsive heal to toe transition
5) Sketchers
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Sketchers: 15
Top qualities: Good traction, soft fabric, roomy toe box
4) ASICS
Number of top 150 finishers wearing ASICS: 16
Top quality: Dependable but light, blister-free, stable
3) Adidas
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Adidas: 23
Top qualities: Flexible, balance in midfoot, propulsion mechanics
Adidas sponsors 9 national teams and over 20 American track and field athletes. One notable Adidas runner is Jeremy Wariner, winner of four Olympic medals (3 gold, one silver) and six World Championship medals in the 400 meters race.
2) Nike
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Nike: 26
Top qualities: Lightweight, breathable, springy foam
Three of the top 6 U.S. Olympic qualifiers wore Nike during the race, including winner Amy Cragg-Hastings. Her final time was 2:28.20. Hastings took 11th place at the 2012 London Olympics.
1) Brooks
Number of top 150 finishers wearing Brooks: 27
Top qualities: Underfoot comfort, good traction, pronation control
Desiree Linden took second place wearing Brooks in the U.S. Olympic qualifiers in February. She finished with a completion time of 2:28.54.
These athletes are obviously doing something right to be able to effectively perform at the most elite level. While this list shows what the countries top marathon runners wear, it's important to remember that everyone's body is different, and speaking with a specialist about which shoe is right for yourself could be the difference between success and injury.
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