Asics in Running shoes.

Without web search

On the shortlist in 6 of 8 questions.

With web search

Named first in 1 of 8 questions.

Asics comes first in 11% of 720 answers and is named in 72%. Brooks comes first most often, in 42%. With web search, 17% of 288 answers.

What are the best running shoes right now?

Without web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 33%
Named in answers: 87%
Who comes first: Brooks 53%

With web search

named first

Named first: 61%
Named in answers: 89%

I'm new to running and about to start couch to 5K. What running shoes should I buy?

Without web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 4%
Named in answers: 93%
Who comes first: Brooks 88%

With web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 17%
Named in answers: 86%
Who comes first: Brooks 67%

Best running shoes for plantar fasciitis?

Without web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 4%
Named in answers: 90%
Who comes first: Brooks 58%

With web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 11%
Named in answers: 81%
Who comes first: Brooks 33%

Best running shoes for wide feet?

Without web search

left out

Named first: 9%
Named in answers: 46%
Who comes first: Brooks 30%

With web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 8%
Named in answers: 53%
Who comes first: Altra 25%

What are the best running shoes under $100?

Without web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 9%
Named in answers: 86%
Who comes first: Brooks 47%

With web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 3%
Named in answers: 64%
Who comes first: Nike 22%

Best carbon plate racing shoes for a marathon?

Without web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 4%
Named in answers: 80%
Who comes first: Nike 63%

With web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 17%
Named in answers: 67%
Who comes first: Nike 53%

Best trail running shoes?

Without web search

left out

Named first: 0%
Named in answers: 0%
Who comes first: Hoka 29%

With web search

left out

Named first: 0%
Named in answers: 3%
Who comes first: Hoka 19%

Best running shoes for heavier runners?

Without web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 24%
Named in answers: 96%
Who comes first: Brooks 49%

With web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 17%
Named in answers: 89%
Who comes first: Hoka 25%

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