How to choose the right running shoes? We’ve reviewed studies that look into runners, their shoes, and injuries. According to those, modified, cushioned shoes will only hurt you.
It seems that the best running shoes are the ones you wouldn’t even think of.
So how do you choose footwear that makes running a pleasure, based on scientific research?
For thousands of years, we humans have walked barefoot. Barefoot walking is natural for us. But cities, asphalt, and concrete are not natural. Is barefoot walking still suitable for environments our ancestors didn't know?
Get ready for a flurry of compliments. When you step out into the street with your laces creatively tied, passers-by will stare. What they don't know is that it's not hard at all to conjure up diamond or fishnet shapes with your shoelaces.
Other people pick the first shoes they find in the shop and go straight to the checkout counter. You get stuck halfway trying on a new pair – and when you do get them on, they’re too tight.
A fallen arch afflicts one in four people. Fortunately, we know how to cure it. Healthy shoes and foot activation exercises can help. Orthopedic insoles can do more harm than good.
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