Tag: running shoes

Expensive running shoes; are they worth the cost?

Expensive running shoes; are they worth the cost? Every year running shoe companies are developing new shoes that are supposed to help us avoid injuries, run faster and look better when we are running. Part fashion, part utility, if you run, you want the latest and greatest shoe according to most shoe companies. Many athletes are cautious if not superstitious and do not like changes including new models that are replacing the older designs. A recent example of this was Brook who totally redesigned the Adrenalin shoe with a redesigned model.  So far, the shoe is selling well which has Read More »

Nike’s fastest running shoes may actually help you run faster; but will it be legal to race in them?

Nike’s fastest running shoes may actually help you run faster; but will it be legal to race in them? The running shoe business is quite competitive.  Whoever designs the next shoe that can help you run faster while reducing injuries is likely to have a marketplace winner. Nike’s hype machine was promoting the fact that Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya broke the two-hour marathon barrier this past October with a time of 1:59:40 in a park in Vienna. The previous record was 2:02:57 by Kenyan Dennis Kimetto in 2014 who ran in the Addidas boost shoe which was reported by Runners Read More »

The best running shoes you can buy in 2019 according to Runners World.

The best running shoes you can buy in 2019 according to Runners World. If you are in the market for new running shoes, some new and notable designs are now available from manufacturers such as Hoka, Saucony, New Balance to name a few. Designs are changing, as the competitive market place responds to new boutique manufacturers entering the market with fresh ideas on how to design a running shoe.  Some manufacturers such as Hoka, known for their deep pocket design have been purchased by larger companies such as Deckers, which may be why you can now find them in the Read More »

When should you replace your running shoes?

When should you replace your running shoes? A common question asked of us is when should running shoes be replaced? Many runners routinely wear and alternate between two pairs of running shoes, and will replace them based on the mileage they put in.   Not all runners are so serious, however, painful conditions such as plantar fasciitis, back pain and even knee pain can occur if the shoes are worn out or if the suspension system in the shoe is irreparably damaged. If you are built asymmetrically, wearing a good foot orthotic can reduce the wear on your current shoes.  This Read More »

Are highly cushioned running shoes causing more running impact injuries?

Are highly cushioned running shoes causing more running impact injuries? Training and repetitive running regimens are often blamed for running injuries.  In response to this, running shoe companies have developed many designs that increase cushioning or spread out the point of impact. Shoes like the Hoka brand do this effectively. Other shoes are designed to have you strike the ground with your mid foot, since a mid foot stride is considered less stressful on the legs, and helps you distribute shock from the ground up better.  Others have developed a more minimalist approach to running with shoes that offer a Read More »