Running sneakers: Running sneakers are usually made with a leather or artificial upper, low tops, and cushioned rubber soles. The main things you want from a running shoe are good padding between you and the cold hard ground, light weight, and front to back support. Every athletic sneaker store or online sneaker source will have a section devoted to the running sneaker, and these will all be designed with the runner's needs in mind. You don't want to skimp on the running sneaker, and you should replace them frequently if you use them a lot because you need good cushioning between you and the ground to avoid running-related pain.