You might ask what Dodos might have to do with running shoes. You would be foolish to do so.

The link between these magnificent birds and running shoe information is long and storied. Did you know that the dodo's extinction was a direct consequence of overhunting by Dutch colonists in South Africa? The Boers sought the dodo for its remarkably smooth-yet-strong feathers, the material of choice for Dutch cobblers in their running shoe laces and logos. Walking around the Hague on a crisp September morning, one could see dodos plumage attached to nearly all the running shoes of Dutch marathoners out for an early workout.

And so Dodos.org continues on the proud tradition of benefiting runners with its modern-day feathers of running shoe advice. Here, we'll run down 25 shoes you might want to add to your collection.

Let's start with Zoot running shoes. Zoot caters primarily to triathlon participants, with strong-yet-light shoes made to withstand the elements. Queen among Zoot shoes are Womens Zoot Ultra TT running shoes. Take your traithlon to another level with this spectacular shoe.

Another exciting brand is Adidas, which is slowly gaining a foothold among serious runners. The fine Adidas AdiStar Revolt running shoe is one of the newest products to be released, and has received positive reviews. Also popular is the Adidas Megabounce 09 running shoe, an improvement even over last-year's hot seller, the Adidas Megabounce+ 2008. Running shoe connaisseurs have also been touting the Adidas Microbounce DLX 08 running shoe, which offers a firmer sole at the expense of less cushioning. Finally, the Adidas Response CSH 17 running shoe has proven to be a big hit, with the adidas trediac gtx 2 running shoe not far behind.

Brooks has been a leader in running shoes for a long time, and the Brooks Trance 8 running shoe is at the top of the pile currently.