There are few activities that we humans are born innately knowing how to do, but counted among them is running. By and large, as babies begin to crawl, then toddle, and then walk, soon after they hit the ground running — quite literally — and don’t look back. It’s as though we are born with […]
Motion Control Shoes May Help Some Runners
New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that certain runners may benefit from motion control running shoes. According to researchers, athletes with flat feet or whose feet naturally roll inward when running may be less likely to suffer injuries if they invest in motion control shoes. “Our study is the first […]
Cheaper Running Shoes Get Better Reviews Than Expensive Shoes
Picking out the right running shoes can be difficult, but new research suggests you shouldn’t just assume an expensive pair is the best. An analysis of reviews by the website RunRepeat.com uncovered that runners are actually more satisfied with their pair of running shoes if the sticker price was lower. For their study, researchers analyzed nearly […]
Runners Should Seek Comfort Over Other Factors In Running Shoes
A new scientific review suggests that runners should seek comfort over other technical criteria, like shoes designed to reduce strike force or over/under pronation. According to the new findings, many runners overthink their feet needs when purchasing a pair of running shoes. Nowadays companies are pitching all sorts of shoe advancements, like minimalist shoes, shoes with extra […]
Runners Need Not Fear Pronation
Executives in the athletic shoe industry are always looking for new ways to market their product, but the recent surge in “motion-controlled” shoes that limit foot pronation may actually be doing more harm than good. The new motion-controlled athletic shoes were created to correct the inward-tilting motion of the legs after they make contact with […]