Best Athletic Shoes for Women 2012

Best Athletic Shoes for Women 2012

These are the latest best-selling womens athletic shoes for the fashion-minded fitness lady aficionados today

1. ASICS Women’s GEL-Nimbus 12 6. Zumba Women’s Z1 Dance Shoe
2. New Balance Women’s Trail Minimus 7. Saucony Women’s Grid V2
3. Nike Women’ s Free Run+ 2 8. Skechers Women’s Shape Ups
4. Brooks Women’s Adrenaline Gts 11 9. ASICS Women’s GEL-Noosa Tri 7
5. Mizuno Women’s Wave Creation 12 10. Nike Women’s ‘Lunarfly’


1. ASICS Women’s GEL-Nimbus 12 Running Shoe

Price: $70.97 – $124.95

  • Synthetic and mesh
  • Rubber sole
  • Impact Guidance System enhances the foot’s natural gait from heel strike to toe-off
  • Guidance line provides gait efficiency
  • Space Trusstic System creates a pocket between the Trusstic System, device and the midsole, allowing for controlled midsole deformation and more efficient foot function
  • Asymmetrical lacing design is an anatomically correct environment that reduces potential for irritation and provides improved comfort and fit
  • Discrete Eyelets are independently placed to disburse lace tension, creating a customized fitting environment and enhanced upper comfort

Now in its 12th incarnation, this venerable trainer offers top-of-the line cushioning and a stable ride. Loaded with new features including Guidance Line for gait efficiency and Discrete Eye-stay construction, along with ASICS Impact Guidance System (I.G.S), Space Trusstic System, Biomorphic Fit Upper, and a ComforDry Sockliner.

2. New Balance Women’s WT20v1 Trail Minimus Shoe

Price: $63.99 – $109.95

  • Synthetic and mesh
  • Rubber sole
  • ACTEVA midsole
  • VIBRAM outsole
  • Antimicrobial treatment on footbed

New Balance takes their Minimus line off-roading with the WT20 trail runner. Exceptionally lightweight and breathable, yet ruggedly capable where it counts, your every stride is as sure-footed as it is cool and ventilated. Offering great feel for the contours of the trail, this is a must for taking your heart-healthy cardio into the wild.

3. Nike Women’ s Free Run+ 2

Price: $88.99 – $122.48

  • Inner sleeve – For a snug fit and to move with the natural motion of the foot as well as t
  • Bonded synthetic overlays – These lightweight and flexible thin strip are attatched to the
  • Fused Phylite Midsole and outsole – This ultra-lightweight material provide an extremely
  • Deep flex grooves – Located along the outsole for natural range of motion and flexibility.
  • “Centre of Pressure” design – Located at heel, this provides additional cushioning

Nike Women’ s Free Run+ 2 Shoes Inner sleeve – For a snug fit and to move with the natural motion of the foot. Bonded synthetic overlays – Lightweight and flexible thin strips. Fused Phylite Midsole and outsole – Ultra-lightweight material. Deep flex grooves – Located along the outsole for natural range of motion and flexibility. “Centre of Pressure” design – Located at heel, this provides additional cushioning.

4. Brooks Women’s Adrenaline Gts 11 Running Shoe

Price: $69.99 – $100.00

  • Mesh and synthetic
  • Rubber sole
  • Brooks’ best selling stability/support shoe provides excellent performance for slight-to-moderate overpronators. A powerful combination of cushioning and overpronation control
  • Brooks DNA Cushioning Technology – this ground breaking cushioning technology automatically and physically adapts with each foot strike to provide the optimal balance of cushioning and stability personalized for each runner and each step
  • Named Runner’s World’s “Best Update” winner in their Winter 2010 Shoe Guide in their December 2010 issue
  • Brooks BioMogo – the first-ever biodegradeable running shoe midsole; our non-toxic, natural additive to the midsole enables it to biodegrade 50x faster than other midsoles without changing the performance or useful life of the shoe. This eco-friendly technology won Runner’s World International “Best Innovation” Award in 2006
  • Progressive Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB) is a biomechanically engineered midsole that allows for progressive pronation control to create smoother mid-foot to forefoot transition

Recognized as the “best update” by Runner’s World, you know the Adrenaline GTS 11 by Brooks brings the best in both cutting-edge technology and performance-enhancing design to your training. In fact, you feel it in every step with this shoe’s dynamic arch saddle plus the unique and innovative DNA cushioning system that adapts precisely to your own physiology and running style. The result is a running shoe that feels like it was custom made just for you.

5. Mizuno Women’s Wave Creation 12 Running Shoe

Price: $79.99 – $140.00

  • synthetic
  • Rubber sole
  • SmoothRide Engineering utilizes the maximum energy efficiency properties of both flexibile and stiff footwear
  • Dynamotion Fit design technology relieves the stress the foot naturally places on footwear, eliminating distortion for the perfect fit
  • Mizuno Intercool is a full-length midsole ventilation system that reduces heat and humidity build-up inside the shoe
  • Gender Engineering philosophy maximizes performance by tailoring footwear to the separate needs of men and women
  • Mizuno Wave technology combines cushioning and stability, two distinctly different elements that are both inherently necessary in great running shoes

The lightweight dynamotion stretch air mesh and synthetic upper of the Wave Creation 12 running shoe from Mizuno helps you accomplish your long-distance running goals. Larger flex grooves maximize energy efficiency during the initial toe-off stages, whereas flex controllers maximize efficiency. Featuring Mizuno Intercool, a full-length midsole ventilation system that reduces heat and humidity build-up inside the shoe, this shoe remains comfortable no matter how long your route is. Plus, Mizuno Wave technology combines cushioning and stability, two distinctly different elements that are both inherently necessary in great running shoes.

6. Zumba Women’s Z1 Dance Shoe

Price: $74.95

  • Manmade
  • Rubber sole

Get moving with the Zumba Z1 fitness sneaker. Lightweight and built to shake it up, the outsole features two pivot points that let you slide and grip with ease. Throw in support and cushion and you’re ready to rock.

The Zumba® program is an exhilarating, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance-fitness party set to red-hot Latin and world rhythms. Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba lifestyle experience has become a global phenomenon, with 110,000 class locations in more than 125 countries. The best complement to this fast-action exercise is supportive, shock-absorbing footwear specifically designed enhance your Zumba experience.

7. Saucony Women’s Grid V2 Training Shoe

Price: $64.45 – $75.00

  • Nylon and synthetic
  • Rubber sole
  • Synthetic Upper with Overlays – the upper is designed for maximum comfort and a great fit
  • HRC Strobel Board – for added cushioning and support
  • Propel Technology – provides maximum deflection on impact as well as optimal forefoot flex
  • Grid Cushioning System – offers superb rearfoot cushioning where you need it most
  • Fit-Trax Outsole – a multi-purpose outsole design, made specifically for the demands of ci

The design behind Saucony’s Grid V2 training shoe was inspired by circuit training. Well-cushioned and comfort-fitting, it also features a nylon and synthetic upper.

8. Skechers Women’s Shape Ups – Jump Start Fitness Walking Shoe

Price: $34.97 – $100.00

  • leather
  • Rubber sole
  • Heel measures approximately 1 3/4″
  • Platform measures approximately 1″
  • 100% AUTHENTIC GUARANTEE
  • BRAND NEW IN BOX

Shape Ups from SKECHERS are designed to get you fit while you walk, work, shop, and more. Shape Ups have as much a place in your life as your boots, sandals, and dress casuals, and can retrain your muscles, helping you walk with a positive impact. Used properly, Shape Ups change the way you approach your daily activities. Used regularly, Shape Ups will enhance the way you feel and look; muscles get toned, calories are burned and your posture improves.

9. ASICS Women’s GEL-Noosa Tri 7 Running Shoe

Price: $120.00

  • Synthetic and mesh
  • Rubber sole
  • Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.)
  • ASICS design philosophy that employs linked componentry to enhance the foot’s natural gait from heel strike to toe-off.
  • Guidance LineTM
  • Vertical flex groove decouples the tooling along the line of progression for enhanced gait efficiency.
  • Propulsion Trusstic

Put the fun back in your next run with ASICS Women’s GEL-Noosa Tri 7. This lightweight performance shoe showcases spirited design and a vivid color scheme, complete with glow-in-the-dark features created with safety in mind. The Impact Guidance System promotes natural movement, while the Durasponge in the forefoot adds flexibility and improved response for a seriously comfortable ride.

10. Nike Women’s ‘Lunarfly’ Running Shoe

Price: $69.99 – $85.00

  • 100% AUTHENTIC GUARANTEED
  • BRAND NEW IN BOX

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