Best running shoes at different price ranges

Nowadays, everyone seems to have become more serious about their mental and physical health. A fit human being is not as vulnerable to diseases as an unfit one. 

Running is one of the things you can do to stay fit, to increase your heart rate, improve blood circulation, keep diabetes in check and lead an overall healthy life. But if you are not taking proper precautions, this 'perfect method' to keep yourself fit can be hazardous to your health.

You will only be able to run properly and be more confident about your fitness if you have the proper running shoes. But many people often run in their regular shoes, and as time goes, they begin to suffer from different pains in their legs. 

This is where running shoes come in. Running shoes are lighter than regular shoes but have heavy cushioning for the heel and toe. It is also made of mesh so that air can move freely.

Keeping in mind the budget and quality, we have chosen some of the best running shoes for you to choose from. We have categorised three versions of running shoes: High-End, Mid-Range, Low-End.

Buying running shoes from local market

Women’s Adidas SL20 W

High end shoes
Price: Tk6,300 to Tk11,200
Places to be found: Bata Showrooms and Mustafa Mart

These are the best in the market. The big brand names like Adidas, Nike, Puma are on this list. These shoes might cost you a lot but they will last a long time. Depending on how much you take care of your shoes, it might last a lifetime. If you can afford this, they are highly recommended. Men's Adidas Asweego (Tk8,400) and Men's Adidas Duramo 9 (Tk7,000), are examples of good Men's running shoes. 

For Women, there are some very good ones. They are: Women's Adidas SL20 W (Tk11,200), Women's Adidas Sensebounce+ Street (Tk9,800), Questar Flow (Tk6,300), Lite Racer 2.0 Adidas (Tk6,300).

These original products are available at both Bata Showrooms and Mustafa Mart. There might not be many variations in this category, but the premium look makes up for it. 

Sprint Men’s Flyknit Sneaker

Mid-Range shoes
Price: Tk3,500 to Tk6,000
Places to be found: Apex, Bata, and Mustafa Mart

This category is for those who do not want to spend too much money but want good quality products that would last a long time. These might not be as good as the High-End running shoes, but the quality is equivalent to the price. Some examples would be Sprint Men's Flynit Sneaker (Tk6,000), Sprint Men's Sneaker (Tk3,500) and Men's Adidas Nebzed (Tk5,600). 

For women, we recommend Sprint Women's Flynit Mesh shoe (Tk4590), Women's Adidas Game court W (Tk5,599), Adidas Lite Racer RBN for women (Tk4,800). 

These running shoes can be found in showrooms of Apex, Bata, and Mustafa Mart. 

Hush Puppies Cooper Lace-Up Sneaker

Low-End shoes
Price: Tk840 to Tk2,999
Places to be found: Apex, Bata, and Mustafa Mart

As the name suggests, these might not be the best choice for you. It can last up to 1 to 2 years, depending on use. They are good for treadmill running, but for outside, midrange running would be more preferable. However, there are some good quality running shoes at this range as well. For men, we would recommend Power Soldier White Sports Sneaker (Tk840), North Star Essential Sneaker in Red (Tk900), Hush Puppies Cooper Lace-Up Sneaker (Tk2,999), Sprint Men's Sneaker (Tk2,990).
 
For women, North Star Stretchy Soft Slip-On shoe (Tk900), Power N-walk Slip-On shoe (Tk1,800), Sprint Women's sneaker (Tk1,690), Sprint Women's Sports shoe (Tk1,890) would be excellent choices in this price point. 

These running shoes can also be found in showrooms of Apex, Bata and Mustafa Mart. 

Ordering online

Currently, Bangladesh is in a healthy position when it comes to e-commerce business. People can now order Shoes from Daraz also, which would take time to ship and deliver. For most of the shoes, there is a face to face pay option. Evaly also gives good deals on original running shoes, but payment has to be paid upfront, and it would take a couple of months to deliver.

If we talk about ordering from Amazon, then there are third parties who buy those shoes for you and deliver them to you. There has to be some payment made upfront for confirmation. The amount depends on the product's total cost. Some third parties are Bona Fide, Backpack, HK BD Impex, etc. If you need specialised running shoes, then ordering from amazon would be your best choice. They have a huge collection, and for flat feet, or if you need an extra cushion for your feet, they have got you all covered.