Have you noticed that one of your running shoes seems to wear down faster than the other? If so, you’re not alone. Plenty of people need to buy new shoes because of uneven wear on one shoe, but why is this the case? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some of the […]
Most Womens’ Running Shoes May Have A Critical Design Flaw
Modern footwear has come a long way, but a new study suggests that we need to rethink how we create running shoes for women. According to a study published in the BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, there may be “a critical gap in design of running footwear,” that doesn’t take expected gender differences into […]
Why A Running Shoe May Not Be Right For A Gym Workout
We always tell patients that it’s wise to vary their workout routines, so many people end up doing some running workouts and doing gym-based workouts on other occasions. But should you be wearing the same shoe for both of these workouts? There’s a good chance that your running shoe isn’t the best option for a […]
Understanding The Myth Of The Running Shoe
A couple weeks ago, our friends at the Globe and Mail published a piece titled “The Myth of the Running Shoe.” It’s a great piece, and it talks about the debate over the running shoe in recent years. There has been a long held belief, especially among shoe marketers, that padded athletics shoes better help […]