If you’re looking for a new pair of running shoes for yourself, a kid, or someone special in your life, take a look at the ...

It doesn’t have quite the same springy feel as the other types of FlyteFoam below, but it works fine for everyday running. It’s used in Asics’ more affordable shoes, like the GT-1000.

Many of them, including the Asics GT-1000 13 and Hoka Clifton 9, use the same ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam to pad their midsoles that you find in many modern running shoes. If you like a soft ...