The best deals on the best running shoes

CEBU, Philippines - What keeps a man or woman going as he or she conquers mile after mile, or what pushes someone to test the limits of his or her personal best? The secret is in the shoes. And the easiest way to determine which pair of shoes first figuring out what foot type one has helps: flat-footed, neutral, or high-arched. This, and one's fitness routine, makes a good basis for what sneaker to choose. This can help determine how the shoe fits.

The Outlets at Pueblo Verde, home to high quality brands with reasonable price tags, offers a wide array of branded exercise apparel. For shoes, here are the top picks for men and women:

For the Running Man - the New Balance 3040 offers firm comfort and full control. This men's motion-control running shoe is cushioned with ACTEVA ® LITE foam, and its external heel counter provides soft, flexible support, to keep the pace smooth and stable.

For the Workout Junkie - the Nike Metcon 2 is a perfect fit, no matter how rigorous the routine. It's tough enough for intense training and light enough to help one stay fast on his feet, designed to give powerful stability as well as excellent traction. (Offered at a 20% discount)

For a Brawn-Booster who wants more boost beneath his feet - the Adidas Energy Boost ESM's edge, its full boost™ midsole that adds an end supply of light, fast energy with every step, and its ADIWEAR™ outsole adds to the pair's durability. (Offered at a 30% discount, also available for men and women)

For the Woman who gets things done - getting down to work and doing so quickly is no challenge when wearing the ultra-lightweight New Balance 1400v4. Made for optimum speed and padded with REV light cushioning. This racing flat has a snug, sock-like fit, so she's at her comfiest whether she's stressing or impressing.

For the Woman who loves to run - to make sure she's not missing out on comfort or support, there's the Nike LunarGlide 7. With its Flyknit construction on the heel and midfoot, and Flymesh on the forefoot, and a soft cushioning underfoot, a smooth run is ensured while the miles pile up. (Offered at a 20% discount)

For the Woman with a Mission, whose business is her fitness - nothing short of the "best running shoe ever," the Adidas Ultra Boost. It has the coveted boost technology, 20 percent more than that of the sneakers before it, plus "supreme levels of responsive, consistent, and durable comfort, coupled with supportive and breathable Primeknit upper, adaptive Stretch Web outsole, and an innovative split heel counter." (Offered at a 30% discount)

Other than sneakers, there are also athletic wear, gadgets, and accessories to help bring the A-game to every workout session. As VisMin's first outlet mall, The Outlets at Pueblo Verde has great finds all-year round at a discount. It's located along M. Patalinghug Jr. Avenue, MEZ II, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. More details are available at www.facebook.com/TheOutletsAtPV.  (FREEMAN)