Of all the features to like about these shoes, I really appreciate the fit. The shoe is long with a solid sole. Not too much impact on my feet, which typically wear heels during the week. And that I appreciate. The upper is light and breathable, but there is still a bit of structure to the shoe. It seems the past few years, running shoes have gone a bit soft, almost to the point where they feel like nothing. Some runners prefer that, but as a part-timer, I like all the support I can get. When I tried nike.ca’s shoe finder, based on a few quick questions about my feet, the LunarElite was recommended to me—a pleasant surprise. It’s a Nike Plus shoe, so I can use it with my iPod to track calories burned, distance run. Plus, they’re pretty and will go with all of my workout wear.

–Lisa Hannam, Associate Editor

Nike, $145