best running shoes
serp · 7 results · 2 measured · language en · 2026-09-30 09:13:22 +00:00
The SERP for 'best running shoes' mixes commercial recommendation articles, brand-specific guides, and community discussions. Top results present category-specific picks (daily trainers, trail shoes, beginners' options) while social media and forum threads show users actively seeking and sharing recommendations. The AI Overview reinforces the commercial nature by serving category-based selections rather than a single answer.
Same results, seven models
Only the model changes: the search results, pages and traffic are identical. You are viewing nvidia/nemotron-3.5-lightning. Original run.
| Model | Intents | Dominant intent | Form | Share | Unplaced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| openai/gpt-6-luna | 6 | Compare top running shoes | Editorial best-of roundup with category-based recommendations | 29% | - |
| deepseek/deepseek-v4.1-flash | 6 | General best running shoe list | curated ranked editorial list with short verdicts | 33% | - |
| nvidia/nemotron-3.5-lightning | 4 | find top rated running shoes | article list | 33% | 1 |
| google/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it | 3 | Get community gear advice | forum threads and social media discussions | 43% | - |
| google/gemma-4-31b-it | 4 | Find best overall running shoes | comparison list with category-based winners | 29% | - |
| qwen/qwen3.8-flash | 3 | Select shoes for specific needs | specialized buying guide or forum advice | 43% | - |
| xiaomi/mimo-v2.6-flash | 4 | Community recommendations for beginners and budgets | forum thread with peer replies | 43% | - |
Warnings
- consider_separate_pages - 3 intents hold at least 15% each. Consider separate pages instead of one.
- unassigned_results - The model did not place 1 result(s): r07.
Search demand
DataForSEO Labs. Seasonality index = best calendar month / worst, averaged over the last three years; above 2 is clearly seasonal.
Share of results per intent
Share: a result serving two intents counts half to each, so shares add up to 100%. Coverage (in the table below) counts every page that addresses the intent.
Share of traffic per intent
Estimated traffic (etv) of the results; 1 of 7 results have a known estimate, the rest are left out, not counted as zero.
Which result serves which intent
Length of pages per intent
Dots are pages, the dark tick is the median. Thin and unfetched pages are left out.
Intents
| Intent | Form | Coverage | Share | Traffic | Ranks | Median words | Searcher goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| find top rated running shoes | article list | 57% | 33% | 50% | 1, 2, 3, 5 | 671 | Find a list of the best running shoes currently available |
| choose shoes for running style | buying guide | 43% | 21% | 50% | 4, 5, 6 | 671 | Determine which running shoes match their specific running needs like trail, beginner, or speed |
| compare running shoe brands | comparison article | 29% | 12% | 0% | 2, 3 | 2681 | Compare different running shoe brands to find the best one |
| get running shoe recommendations | forum discussion | 43% | 19% | 0% | 3, 4, 6 | - | Get personalized recommendations for running shoes |
| Unassigned results | - | 14% | 14% | 0% | 7 | - | the model did not place these results in any intent |
Content form on the pages
Share of measured pages per intent that contain each element, counted from HTML.
| Intent | table | numbered list | list | images | form | pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| find top rated running shoes | 50% | 50% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 2 |
| choose shoes for running style | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 1 |
| compare running shoe brands | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 1 |
Page types
| Page type | Results | Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| blog article | 2 (29%) | 4, 5 |
| video overview | 1 (14%) | 1 |
| brand category page | 1 (14%) | 2 |
| social media discussion | 1 (14%) | 3 |
| qa platform | 1 (14%) | 6 |
Heading themes
Topics the pages cover - what a complete answer is expected to address. Not an outline.
| Theme | Results | Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| running shoe categories and types | 3 (43%) | 1, 2, 5 |
| running use cases and contexts | 3 (43%) | 4, 5, 6 |
| brand comparisons and recommendations | 2 (29%) | 2, 3 |
Recommended elements
- product comparison table - show side-by-side features like cushioning, support, and price across shoe models
- category breakdown - organize shoes by use case such as daily training, trail, beginners, or speed work
- pure price catalog without context - Searchers want recommendations matched to their running style, not just a list of prices
Reader questions
- What are the top rated running shoes for beginners? (heading · 1 results)
- Which running shoes are best for trail running? (heading · 1 results)
- How do I choose the right running shoe brand? (heading · 1 results)
Brands and AI Overview
Brands in the results: New Balance, ASICS, Brooks, HOKA, adidas, Puma, Nike
AI Overview: present. The AI Overview treats this as a product recommendation query, serving category-specific picks rather than a single best shoe, indicating commercial intent with informational framing
All results
| # | Page | Intents | Words | Content form | Traffic | Fetch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The 15 Best Running Shoes of 2026. #runningshoes ... www.youtube.com | find top rated running shoes | 26 | - | - | thin |
| 2 | Best Running Shoes | Puma Slovakia eu.puma.com | find top rated running shoes; compare running shoe brands | 2681 | table 2 · numbered list 2 · list 1 · images 9 | - | ok |
| 3 | what's the best brand of training and running shoes can you ... www.facebook.com | find top rated running shoes; compare running shoe brands; get running shoe recommendations | - | - | - | thin |
| 4 | What is the best daily running shoes below 10k www.reddit.com | choose shoes for running style; get running shoe recommendations | - | - | - | thin |
| 5 | The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2026 www.reviewed.com | find top rated running shoes; choose shoes for running style | 671 | list 26 · images 15 · form 2 | 1 | ok |
| 6 | What are some good shoes or trainers for someone starting ... www.quora.com | choose shoes for running style; get running shoe recommendations | - | - | - | error: HTTPError (Forbidden) |
| 7 | How to determine best shoes for running rokslide.com | Unassigned results | - | - | - | error: HTTPError (Forbidden) |
Generated by intent-labeler. The model only groups results; every number is computed by code.