The Running of the French Days
The running selection for the French Days gathers everything you need for both road and track: training and competition shoes from adidas, Puma, Nike, or Asics, GPS watches from Garmin, vests and technical t-shirts, merino socks, and cushioning insoles. Beginner runners, marathoners, and young athletes will find gear tailored to their stride, target pace, and the distance they're preparing for.
The right time to change your shoes before a racing season.
Running shoes: daily cushioning or carbon plate
The first question is about usage: a training running shoe endures the miles, while a racing shoe aims for speed. The adidas Adizero Adios Pro combines EnergyRods carbon rods with very responsive Lightstrike Pro foam, designed for marathons, and the Puma Deviate Nitro houses a carbon PWRPLATE within its Nitro foam for threshold sessions. On the other hand, the Nike Vomero layers ZoomX and ReactX on a very thick sole, with a ten-millimetre drop, for long and slow runs. The Asics Superblast sits in between: a thick foam FF Turbo+, without a plate, that suits both easy runs and tempo workouts.
By audience and type
The French Days running event is organised by audience:
- Men's shoes.
- Women's shoes.
- Men's clothing.
- Women's clothing.
- Juniors.
- Equipment, watches, water bottles, and accessories.
Drop, size and terrain: the settings for a good pair
The drop is the difference in sole thickness between the back and front of the foot. A high drop, around ten millimetres, relieves the Achilles tendon and suits runners who strike with their heel; a low or zero drop, like that of the Topo Athletic ST, encourages a midfoot strike and requires a gradual transition. For size, you should try the shoe at the end of the day, when your foot has swollen, keeping about a thumb’s width in front of the big toe. The terrain matters too: the adidas Runfalcon ATR features a treaded sole for trails, while the standard Runfalcon remains an accessible road shoe for beginners.
The other French Days
The French Days are also available by category: sneakers, lifestyle, football, outdoor, indoor, racket sports, combat sports, brands, on the French Days page.
GPS watches, socks, and insoles: run better equipped
A GPS watch displays pace, distance, and heart rate on your wrist. At Garmin, the Forerunner is designed for running, with training plans and recovery tips, while the Instinct features a reinforced case and battery life tailored for trails and adventures. For your feet, Sums merino wool socks regulate temperature and limit odours on long runs, and insoles Noene absorb some shock with each impact. The top is rounded off with an adidas Adizero tank, very ventilated for warm days, or a breathable synthetic mesh Craft t-shirt.
Deals all year round
Good deals can also be found in bargains, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady pattern: the Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by summer sales and the back-to-school season.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres does a running shoe last?
Most training shoes maintain effective cushioning between six hundred and eight hundred kilometres, a bit less for competition models with very light foam. A smooth sole or a compressed foam feel indicates it's time for a change.
Should you alternate between two pairs of running shoes?
Alternating between two models gives the foam time to regain its shape between runs and slightly varies the stress on the foot. Many runners keep one cushioned pair for easy runs and a more responsive one for intervals.
How to improve at running when you're starting out?
Consistency is key: three short runs a week are better than one long one. You should run most of the time at a pace where you can talk, gradually increasing the volume to allow your tendons and joints to adapt.
What running shoe for a child?
A child needs neither a carbon plate nor thick cushioning: a flexible sole, a well-held heel, and a simple fastening are sufficient. The adidas Duramo, available in children's sizes, meets these criteria for schoolyards as well as athletic clubs.
What to wear for running in the heat?
A lightweight synthetic fibre tank, short shorts, and a visor that protects from the sun without trapping heat. Avoid cotton, which holds on to sweat, and carry water in a hydration belt as soon as the run exceeds an hour.
