For runner’s who enjoy a truly light and natural ride, running just isn’t the same unless it’s done with a minimal shoe. While recent trends have increasingly veered in the opposite direction (think clunky cushioned shoes like from Hoka One One), shoe-makers are still catering to the needs of runners who enjoy shoes designed with a more natural, “less is more”...
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According to Competitor, evolving technologies and new manufacturing techniques are two of the biggest trends within the running shoe industry this year. “New materials and new shoe manufacturing techniques are playing a big role in the performance aspects of running shoes,” Competitor’s editor-in-chief Brian Metzler wrote. These advances are allowing shoes to become more...
In true “Throwback Thursday” tradition, Nike recently announced plans to bring back their classic “Cortez” running sneakers.Tom Hanks' Forrest Gump figure at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood, Calif. dons a beat-up pair of Nike's classic Cortez running shoes. (Photo Credit: Flickr/davesneakers CC by ND 2.0)The famed brand’s classic kicks are the style of shoe worn by Tom Hanks in...
Unlike working out in high heels, exercising while wearing Kangoo Jumps rebound shoes has been less controversial. They were designed with runners in mind to help reduce the impact associated with a long and intense workout. But many generally people have started using them for this and more reasons.Significantly reduces impact on jointsAn extensive Swiss study has shown a...
Runners pay inordinate attention to their choice of shoes. Runners who race even more so in order to eke out any performance edge that might make the difference to a place or PR. Who better to turn to for advice than a group of runners who truly put their footwear through their paces — elite marathoners. What do the ones at the front of the pack wear? We set out to answer those...
1. Brooks You genuinely enjoy running. You do it for the joy of the sport and every workout leaves you smiling for days afterward. You never make an Instagram post without using the hash tag #RunHappy and your non-runner friends, well they’re quite confused about how one person could love to run so much. 2. Asics You’ve basically been a runner your entire life. You come...
Nobody argues the many health benefits of running. As more doctors prescribe aerobic physical activity, including for treating depression, an increasing number of people pick up the sport. Businesses are also adapting.This is why the following list is broken down in various categories from best running shoes for wide feet and under-pronators, to top rated sneakers for trail running and...
A recent study conducted by RunRepeat.com analyzed 183,911 prices of running shoes. The price tags of each brand and retailer were compared as well.It may not come as a surprise that people saved money by shopping online, but they actually bought them for $46 cheaper, on average. That’s 38 percent of their value. The key findings are:1. Save 38.14 percent ($46.19) buying...
Finding the right shoe can pose a challenge for runners with flat feet. Will there be enough arch support without making the shoe uncomfortable? Can the right shoe help correct stride issues? Does it take big, clunky shoes to fix over-pronation? In the past, flat-footed runners’ options were limited to heavy motion-control shoes with copious cushioning. Shoes in this category were often...
Running puts an average of 1.5 to 3 times your body weight of shock on the joints, according to Harvard University. Imagine the pressure and the impact over time since you strike the ground almost 1,000 times per mile. This makes the running shoes your best or worst friend.“The key for heavy runners is really the same as with lighter runners - it all starts with the fitting process and...