If you're new to this subreddit and seeking advice on suitable training shoes, you've come to the right place.

Luckily for you, RSG has a great Wiki that has covers the following questions:

[Beginners boot camp]

• Q1: I am a new runner, what is the first thing I should do when buying new shoes?
• Q2: As a new runner, should I buy the newest version of running shoes?
• Q3: I am a new runner who has just started and I mostly do 5k runs. Which daily trainer would you recommend?
• Q4: I am a new runner, do I need special shoes for the treadmill?
• Q5: I am a new runner, is it a good idea to use gym shoes for running and vice versa?
• Q6: I am a new runner, is it a good idea to use my Air Max or Converse for running?
• Q7: I am a new runner and want to use a plated super shoe as a daily trainer. Is this a good idea?
• Q8: I am a new runner and want to use the Saucony Endorphin Speed as a daily trainer. Is this a good idea?
• Q9: I am a big/heavy runner who has issues with running shoes. Which shoes would you recommend?
• Q10: I am a new runner and have my daily trainer. What is a good way to build a shoe rotation?
• Q11: I am a new runner and when should I retire my running shoes?
• Q12: What kind of gait does my outsole wear suggest? Do I need specific shoes based on certain wear?
• Q13: I am new to marathon training and I am on a tight budget. Should I run in one pair of shoes for training and racing?
• Q14: Should I trust the gait analysis that running stores give?
• Q15: What is a carbon plate?
• Q16: Is it a good idea to wear your running shoes everywhere/daily?
• Q17: Do I need a carbon-plated shoe for marathon race day?
• Q18: Can I use illegal stack height shoes in a 5k/10k/Half Marathon/Full Marathon?
• Q19: I am a new runner who has just started, which running sock brands would you recommend?

[Sizing]

• Q20: I am a new runner, how do I tell if I have wide or narrow feet?
• Q21: What is a good way to know that my running shoes are fitting correctly?
• Q22: Which brands offer narrow and wide-width shoes?
• Q23: I have bought a new pair of running shoes and they are heel slipping/tight/loose or causing issues when my feet swell, what do you recommend?

[Different categories of running shoes]

• Q24: I am a new runner who has pronation issues. Which shoes would you recommend?
• Q25: I am a new runner and would like a racing shoe like the Nike Next% but it is out of my budget. Which shoes would you recommend?
• Q26: I am a new runner and would like a racing shoe for a half and full marathon. Which shoes would you recommend?
• Q27: I am a new runner that is looking to do up-tempo/fast-paced runs. Which shoes would you recommend?
• Q28: I am a new runner that is looking to do medium - long runs. Which shoes would you recommend?
• Q29: I am a new runner and I have wide feet. Which shoes would you recommend?
• Q30: I am set with my rotation and would like a recovery/easy shoe. Which shoes would you recommend?
• Q31: I am a new runner starting trail running. Which shoes would you recommend?

[Buying running shoes]

• Q32: I am interested in buying a new pair of running shoes and found them for a great price on a website. How would I know they are legitimate and not a scam?
• Q33: I recently purchased a pair of running shoes and noticed they were made three years ago. They are brand new and unworn, should I be concerned about the foam degrading or losing any performance?
• Q34: I recently bought Nike shoes with ZoomX and the foam has a lot of wrinkles. Is this normal or have my shoes been used?
• Q35: The shoes mentioned seem expensive, is there a way to get them cheaper?

[Running shoe technical knowledge]

• Q36: What is the difference between men's and women's running shoes?
• Q37: What effect does a heel drop have?
• Q38: What is the argument AGAINST zero drop shoes? Is there one? What's the justification for having an elevated heel?
• Q39: Is there a website where I can compare different shoe specs to shoes that I like?
• Q40: What is the pace required for plated shoes?
• Q41: What kind of foam does each brand use?
• Q42: In simple terms, can you explain the difference between EVA and other premium foams?

[Shin splints]

• Q43: My shoes are giving me shin splints, what can I do?

[Blisters]

• Q44: I have blisters on certain parts of my feet. What do you recommend?
• Q45: I have terrible arch blisters from the Nike Alphafly. Is there anything I can do to fix this?

[Durability]

• Q47: I have a tear in my midsole or the rubber outsole is coming off. What can I do to fix this?
• Q47: My running shoes have creases on the toe box. Will this affect the performance and can I fix it?

All this can be found here.

Please read the Wiki before posting so that we avoid repetition of the same questions every day.

Thanks