I usually focus my articles around fashionable finds and shopping features. However, my friend, Bryan Sloan, recommended that I get properly fit in a pair of running shoes at Red Coyote. Bryan writes a running blog and runs in races all over. Also, he's a pretty cool guy.

Red Coyote (5800 N Classen, OKC, OK) opened in Classen Curve almost 2 months ago. Co-owners, John and Burke, feature the only slow-motion video gait analysis in the state of Oklahoma. I decided to give this technology a whirl.

A few pieces of information about me first:

• I am not a runner.
• I danced (ballet, jazz, pom, etc...) for about 15 years, thus, I have a slight case of dancer's turnout.
• I am drawn to athletic shoes for their cuteness factor rather than their functionality.

I head into Red Coyote.

The Red Coyote greets me!

Here's how the gait analysis works. You run barefoot on a treadmill & a camera records your foot movement. Then, the video is slowed down to analyze different parts of your foot and when they are making contact with the ground.

This is me running on the treadmill.

Here's the camera located behind the treadmill.

I run for a few minutes, then we start looking at my video footage.

It appears that I am a mild over-pronator. My foot rolls slightly inward as a stride.

Red Coyote divides their shoes by type (racing, stability, neutral, motion control) so that after your analysis, it's easy to decide which models will be a good fit for your gait type.

I try out several models of stability shoes, a recommendation based on my analysis.

[caption id="attachment_265" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Pearl Izumi "the fuel" $110"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_242" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Nike "Lunar Glide" $100"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_245" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Mizuno "Wave Inspire" $99.99"][/caption]

For fun, I also tried on a pair of training shoes, the Newton "Stability." These shoes helps train more efficient running habits. Check out the sole:

[caption id="attachment_249" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Newton "Stability" $175"][/caption]

I run down the sidewalk in each pair & narrow it down to the Nike and Mizuno models. Finally, the Mizuno's win.

[caption id="attachment_244" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The winner: Mizuno "Wave Inspire""][/caption]

After deciding on shoes, Red Coyote provides plenty of opportunities to complete your running outfit.

For women:

Gear for the guys too:

I focused mainly on shoes and products for myself, however Red Coyote has an exceptional selection of gear for men also.

I was excited that I never felt like I had to decide between fashion and comfort. All of the shoes I tried were stylish!

The most important thing I learned is that "there isn't a best running shoe — only a best running shoe for you."

On a side note, Red Coyote is a welcome addition to Classen Curve. I hope this is the first of many articles on the stores in Classen Curve.

Check out Red Coyote: 5800 N. Classen, OKC, OK, (405) 840-0033, open 7 days a week.