Sure, you could get away with wearing normal sneakers on the trail, but having a pair of trail-specific running shoes provides increased comfort, grip, and protection from rocks and debris. From the forest trails of the American South to the rocky peaks of the Pacific Northwest,

Rotating shoes is beneficial for your body, too, Costigan says. She explains that running in a lower drop shoe, for example, can put extra stress on your calves, so giving your body time to recover with a higher drop shoe on another run can help you sidestep aches, pains, and injuries by reducing stress on that muscle group.

The Fresh Foam x 1080 v 14 is already a highly revered running shoe for longer distances, due to its midsole cushioning and rocker profile, but New Balance have now collabed on a designated trainer for the TCS London Marathon – making it an even better choice.