Jono Rumbelow: Start Strong—How to Choose the Right Trail Running Shoes for You

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👟 "Running shoes are exactly the same as jeans. Different brands have different shapes."

Choosing your first pair of trail shoes can feel like entering a foreign language class—foot shapes, pronation, stacks, drops... where do you even start?

In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Jono Rumbelow, run biomechanics specialist and shoe-fitting expert at RUN Specialist Store, to help beginners cut through the noise and find the perfect fit—without the overwhelm.

Jono shares his journey from competitive runner to international biomechanics trainer and brings decades of experience to a conversation packed with practical advice. From busting common shoe myths to explaining how your foot shape, history, and running goals matter—this episode is your beginner’s guide to trail shoes that actually work for you.

🎙 What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ How to choose the right trail shoes for your body and goals 👣
✅ Why foot shape and past injuries matter more than brand names 🦶
✅ What to expect during a proper shoe fitting (and what most stores skip!) 🛍️
✅ The difference between road and trail shoes (and why it matters) 🥾
✅ How to tell when your shoes are worn out—before your body is 💥

👟 Tell us about your trail running shoe experience!
What’s worked, what hasn’t, and what did you wish you knew when you bought your first pair?

💬 Got questions about trail shoes? Drop them in the comments or send us a DM—we'll make sure Jono sees them!
🎙 Season 3 is sponsored by Gilnokie Socks 🧦
Visit gilnoki.com and use the code TRAILCHASERS at checkout for 20% off your first order! 🎉

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