What the pros prefer

Reid Coolsaet Two-time Olympic marathoner, New Balance athlete Training shoes: NB Vazee Prism (8 mm drop) and 1500v2 (6 mm drop).

“The drop in the midsole of my shoes has come down in recent years. I feel having less of a drop promotes a more efficient foot strike for me. This is because I hit the ground a little more under my body instead of in front of me. The new strike seems to be easier on my hamstrings.”

Jenna Westaway 800m runner, Brooks athlete

“I wear the Glycerin (10 mm drop) for long runs, and the Launch (10 mm drop) for interval training and the wire spike for racing.”

Lewis Kent Beer Mile Champion, Brooks athlete

“I run the majority of my easy runs in the Launch 3 (10 mm drop), and do my intervals/ road races in the Hyperion (10 mm drop).”