Women's Running Shoes

If you’re looking for that perfect pair of women’s running shoes then you’ll find them at Sportitude. We have an extensive range of running shoes to support every runner no matter where you are in your fitness journey. Running is a relatively cheap sport; all you need is some casual clothes and a good pair of running shoes to get started.

 Running is a great way to keep up with your fitness levels. Even if it is not your main exercise routine, running is an excellent way to train as you can do it anywhere. You don’t need a gym or access to a club, you simply need a footpath, or you can go ‘off-road’ with some trail running shoes and ideally a sunny day. Although for the diehard runner, a bit of rain never hurt anyone!

At Sportitude we believe in supporting athletes with the best gear available. Some of the brands we carry include Brooks, Nike, Asics, New Balance, Mizuno and many others. Finding the right women’s running shoes for you is as easy as using the filtering options in our online store; you can choose the size, brand or even colour. Running shoes are best when used only for running, as they are designed for forward motion only, so if you're playing a court sport such as basketball, netball, tennis or volleyball, you may need sports shoes specific to that activity.

If you need a replacement pair of shoes for running, or something new you can buy them at Sportitude. All orders over $100 qualify for free shipping ($7.95 for orders under $100), and we can send shoes all over Australia. Shipping will take 1-5 days in capital cities, and 2-10 days in regional areas. If you find the shoes do not fit properly or are not exactly suitable you can call our customer service centre and take advantage of our 30-day returns policy.

When you choose your women’s running shoes, you can also take a look through our sports clothing section to complete your running ensemble. We have a huge range of shorts, shirts, socks and many other items.

Where to buy women’s running shoes?

At Sportitude we stock many different women’s running shoes. You can find standard running shoes, trail running shoes and cross training running shoes. We have chosen our shoes from the best brands that are known to support people no matter where they are in their fitness journey. You can find base level shoes if you’re just getting into the sport, or shoes that are suitable for ultra-marathon runners.

For a casual runner completing around 30km a week, you can expect to go through a pair of shoes every 6-12 months. You can tell when shoes are at the end of their functional life as your feet will start to hurt more than usual. Buying shoes online is one of the best ways to get your shoes, especially if you're a regular buyer and know exactly what shoes you need.

At Sportitude we stock all the newest released shoes and often discount older styles. If you’re looking for the shoes you like at a discounted price then buying them online is the answer. Buying shoes through Sportitude is easy, as even though we stock many different styles and brands, you can use our filters to only see the shoes that will specifically fit your feet and the type of running shoes you need. No more asking for size only to be told that they don't have it. You can buy them whenever you like as we’re open 24/7, and in most locations your new shoes will arrive on your doorstep in 1-5 days (for capital cities, and 2-10 days for regional areas).

How are men's and women’s running shoes different?

There are not that many differences between men's running shoes and women’s running shoes. In fact, they are mostly interchangeable and women can easily wear men's shoes and vice versa. The main difference is in the sizing, you’ll find that men's sizes are larger and wider. For the best fit in a men's shoe, you need to drop the size by one and a half, so if you're a size 9 in women’s shoes then go for a 7.5 in men's. Men's shoes are often wider than women’s running shoes so if you take a women’s wide size you may be more suitable to a standard width men's shoe.

Physically, men commonly have a wider heel than most women so you may find these shoes a little loose in the heel, but some added padding should fix any issues. Women are more likely to have pronation due to wider hips and the different angles of their leg muscles, therefore it may be a good idea to buy men's shoes that are suited for the pronation runner. These typically offer more stability and extra cushioning.

It doesn’t matter if you need men's or women’s running shoes as that is largely irrelevant. Running shoes are simply designed to fit your running style and body type. Some women have larger than average feet and finding a good quality pair of sports shoes can be difficult. The same can be said for many sports that in the past may have been considered a men’s sport. As shoe companies catch up and begin developing shoes for women suitable for those sports, often you only have men’s footwear to choose from.

How to keep women’s running shoes clean?

Keeping women’s running shoes clean is the best way to make them last longer and perform at their absolute best. If your shoes are kept in a dirty condition, fine particles of soil and debris will get into the grooves and stitch and act like sandpaper as the shoes move while you run. This will prematurely age the shoes and you’ll end up going through pairs at an increased rate.

To clean running shoes, you’ll need a clean cloth, a bowl of lukewarm water with sensitive laundry detergent, a small brush and some newspaper. If you have many pairs to wash it can be a good idea to set up a cleaning station and work through all of them. Here we have put together a short guide for the cleaning process.

1. Use the brush to clean down any soil marks.
2. For ingrained dirt and soil, wet the brush and go over the shoes in more detail. Be careful not to scrub too hard or you can damage the upper.
3. Once you are satisfied with the clean you can dry them with the cloth.
4. Take some newspaper and ball it up placing it inside the shoes. This will help the shoes maintain their shape and absorb some moisture from the inside.
5. Place the shoes in a warm location inside your home. Don’t put them outside as the sun can warp the soles, and possibly stain the upper. Never put shoes in the dryer.