Absorb — how your body handles impact

Absorb measures how well your joints and muscles reduce impact when you land. Runners who need more Absorb support often feel beat up after long runs or take longer to recover between sessions.

RunReady grades every running shoe at RunAsYouAre for Absorb, Bounce, and Stability. A high Absorb grade means the shoe is built to cushion landings — softer foams, wider platforms, and rocker geometry that reduce stress mile after mile.

Your Match step pairs your RunReady Score with footwear that fills the gaps in how you move. If your body lacks shock absorption, Absorb-graded shoes support long runs, easy days, and recovery mileage.

RunReady teaches the grade. RunAsYouAre is where you shop — every in-store shoe is graded, and run specialists can pull options matched to your Score.