Terms of use

Who runs this site

Running Shoes HQ is operated by an individual, not a company. Contact: hello@runningshoeshq.com.

Use the information as a starting point

We work hard to keep specifications accurate and to say where each one came from — see our methodology. But manufacturers revise specs, prices change constantly, and mistakes happen. Always verify with the manufacturer or retailer before purchasing. The information here is provided for comparison and research, without any warranty that it is complete, current or error-free.

Editorial content is opinion

The written reads, rankings and guides are our opinion, formed from published specifications — not laboratory testing, and not a substitute for trying shoes on. Shoe choice is personal and depends on your gait, history and preferences.

Not medical or professional advice

Nothing here is medical advice. If you have an injury, pain, or a specific biomechanical need, speak to a qualified professional rather than relying on a spec sheet.

Your account

If you create an account, keep your login details secure and don't share them. You can ask us to delete your account at any time — see the privacy policy. We may suspend accounts used to abuse, disrupt or attack the service.

Acceptable use

Please don't scrape the site at a rate that degrades it for other people, attempt to break into any part of it, or republish the database wholesale as your own. Linking to us, quoting a figure with attribution, or referencing a comparison is welcome and encouraged.

Trade marks and images

Brand names, model names and product images belong to their respective owners. They're used here to identify and describe the products being compared. We aren't affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any shoe manufacturer.

Liability

The site is provided “as is”. To the extent permitted by law, we aren't liable for losses arising from relying on the information here — including a purchase that turned out not to suit you. Nothing in these terms limits liability where the law doesn't allow it.

Availability

This is a personal project. We may change, pause or discontinue features — or the whole site — without notice.

Changes

These terms may be updated; the date at the top will change when they are. Continued use means you accept the current version.