Hi-tech shoes have sent world records tumbling. Do they herald the end of the level playing field, or are they the saviour of long-distance racing?
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Hi-tech shoes have sent world records tumbling. Do they herald the end of the level playing field, or are they the saviour of long-distance racing?
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Your shoes leave behind a trail of plastic. Now, companies are trying to clean it up by making soles out of plants.
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The ankle protection provided by high-top shoes may not be enough to reduce sprain risk significantly. In fact, this design may reduce athletic performance, and increase risk of ankle sprain for some.
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The competition between footwear manufacturers has been likened to F1 and will continue on the streets of London
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It’s tempting to believe the right sneakers will help you run faster or avoid injury. Here’s what experts know.
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Millennials popularized bulky, super-cushioned shoes. Then Millennials got old.
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The best shoes for you are the ones you won’t think about much once you’re on the road. Finding them may involve trial and error. Here’s how to get started.
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From trainers available only via subscription to kicks made out of coconut husk, designing a shoe that won’t end up in landfill is proving to be a marathon
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Athletic footwear is a $16 billion business in the US. That figure is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years, as Americans buy athletic shoes designed for different activities. But is it necessary to have a closetful of sneakers? Here's what experts recommend.
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Saysh, founded by Olympian Allyson Felix, recently launched a maternity returns policy for pregnant customers who experience an increase in shoe size.
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New research suggests supporting young feet could lead to weaker muscles and harm development; for seniors, too much cushion could cause falls.
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He might not be sponsored by Nike anymore, but US distance runner Mason Ferlic is still rocking their shoes.
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Even shopping from home, you don’t have to settle for footwear that’s too big, too small, too cushioned or not cushioned enough
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People with knee arthritis were less likely to report pain and stiffness if they wore stable, supportive shoes, versus flat-soled, flexible ones.
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With its supercharged sole, the Nike Vaporfly bounced on to the winner’s platform at nearly every major marathon last year, smashing world records. Can its rivals keep up?
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Would the brand’s claim to make plodders into joggers stand up at the Burgess Park parkrun?
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Even the most high-tech running shoe could be failing to help you run better, following surprising research from Queensland scientists.
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If you've been injury-free in your current sports shoe, and you’re performing at a level you are happy with, you may already have the right shoes on your feet.
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Feature by feature comparison of the many different shoe lacing methods.
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We present several lacing techniques on how to lace your running shoes for your best fit and solve common fit problems. Runner's Loop: Prevent your hee
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► http://bit.ly/illumiseendeals Illumiseen not only sells LED safety accessories for runners, cyclists or even dogs but gives useful tips as well. This ti
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Podiatrists and retailers said that the most expensive footwear was not necessarily the most protective.
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Whether you’re wearing boat shoes, flats or sneakers without socks, here are some tips to keep your shoes free of foot odor all season long
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A new review of research helpfully concludes that there is a reliable, scientifically valid way for each of us to pick the right running shoes, but it’s so simple that most of us ignore it.
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I am a training shoe tragic. I kill a new pair every few months. I'd like to think it's because of the ferocity with which I work out, but I know people wh