Running shoes for a treadmill should be comfortable with adequate cushioning for your gait. The treadmill introduces unnatural elements to running. You never change direction, you never adjust for a puddle or have to stop for an over enthusiastic dog jumping at you. Its consistent and repetitive in the extreme (some say boring). For that …
Adequate weather proofing and the right amount of grip. Two basic characteristics that you should be looking for when trying to find the best winter running shoes. Buying a pair of running shoes that you only intend to use in the winter may feel a little decadent, but its not. After all we are hardened …
Zero drop running shoes used strategically can be good fun. But they can also be a disaster and cause an injury if used incorrectly. They shouldn’t be confused with barefoot running shoes and shouldn’t replace your ‘normal’ shoes as soon as you take them out of the box. But use them correctly and running in …
It isn’t possible to talk about the best barefoot running shoes or barefoot running in general without mentioning the 2010 book Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. This book singlehandedly turned the world onto the benefits of barefoot running. It inspired other books, academic studies and running shoe manufacturers to focus attention on this topic. …
People often use the phrase shin splints to describe any pain below the knee and above the ankle. If this sounds like you, read on to find your best running shoes for shin splints
Selecting the right pair of running shoes for most log distance runners is process of evolution not revolution. As the distances you run increases using the knowledge you’ve gained from the hours of running in your old pair of shoes should inform your decision about the next pair. These running shoes are some of the …
Supination is the under pronation of the foot during the natural foot strike while running. A ‘normal’ foot strike will land on the outer edge of the foot and roll inwards by approximately 15 degrees. It is this roll that is missing from the strike pattern of a runner who has supination. Those who have …
Introduction The criteria for choosing running shoes to help high arches is similar to the criteria that any runner should consider when buying new shoes. Along with the addition of a few basic ‘high arch’ factors, the field of possible shoes can be narrowed quickly and easily. In this article you will discover what the best …
Runners with wide feet can often find it difficult to find the optimal running shoes. They have all the usual factors to consider along with added complications. Running shoe brands focus on sizes that cater for the majority of non-wide footed runner. This can leave the wider footed runner struggling to find the best running …
You’ve recovered from plantar fasciitis and you feel now is the time to choose your next pair of running shoes. Which ones will help avoid the condition returning? What are the best running shoes for plantar fasciitis? Here are five suitable candidates from the larger running shoe manufacturers: Asics Gel Kayano 25 Nike Epic React …
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