Avia Running Shoes

My running career actually started as an invitation by my sister-in-law to run in a ½ marathon with her and some friends. Let me explain something about me. I would rather walk 60 miles than run 2 miles. I just never thought of myself as a runner. However, I decided to give it a try knowing that they were planning to do some walking as well as running on the hilly course. My sister-in-law recommended that I get some good running shoes for the race. She had just purchased some Avia running shoes and loved them. I, however, was convinced that my 3 year old athletic shoes would work just fine. After all, my feet always felt comfortable in them when I went walking.

Well, 13.1 miles later, I realized that my old shoes were NOT a good idea. I quickly realized that a quality, comfortable running shoe was the way to go. After my feet stopped being in pain, I decided that I would do the ½ marathon the following year, but I would do it with new shoes. Since she recommended Avia running shoes, I decided to do some research and see kind of shoes they had.

What I found was a pretty impressive history as well as a good selection of running shoes. For over 30 years, Avia has been provided athletic shoes to men and women. Through the years they have changed their shoes as technology has changed. Each time they were creating a better performing athletic shoe. As I explored their website, I was able to read detailed descriptions about the shoes to find the one that best fit my needs.

While their were a lot of great running shoes to choose from, in the end I opted for a pair that was light weight with their special system that keeps your feet cool and dry. Like many of their shoes, it also has excellent support to absorb the shock of pounding the pavement. They were priced comparable to other athletic shoes and the first time I put them on I knew that it was money well spent. Five years later I am breaking in my third pair of Avia running shoes in preparation for my first full marathon. I have always been pleased with their performance and they remain my running shoe of choice.