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Pros and Cons of High-Drop Running Shoes
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Pros and Cons of High-Drop Running Shoes

Whether you’re new to running or you’ve been pounding through roads and trails for years, you might have just heard about the idea of “drop” in running shoes. Every running shoe has a drop,...
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How to Rotate Shoes During Marathon Training
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How to Rotate Shoes During Marathon Training

Aiming to complete a 26.2? You’re going to need more than one pair of shoes to make it there, and it’s not always about the best pair of speed shoes. Alternating between your footwear throughout...
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Can Running Shoes Cause Achilles Tendonitis?
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Can Running Shoes Cause Achilles Tendonitis?

Too many runners are familiar with the pain and annoyance of Achilles tendonitis. This issue, also spelled as Achilles tendinitis, is one of the most uncomfortable and common ailments that...
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Casual Women's Shoes for Daily Comfort
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Casual Women's Shoes for Daily Comfort

Sometimes, a pair of functional shoes are all you need to get through the day. Whether you’re running errands over the weekend or you’re enjoying time outdoors with friends, casual women’s shoes are essential for...
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Can Women Wear Men's Running Shoes?
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Can Women Wear Men's Running Shoes?

If your women’s running shoes don’t fit the way you’d like, you might have wondered: Can women wear men’s shoes for running?   In a word: absolutely. If you have a hunch that men’s shoes...
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The Importance of a Roomy Toe Box
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The Importance of a Roomy Toe Box

Did you know that the widest part of our feet should be our toes? Many sources would say it’s the ball of the foot, the width from the first metatarsal...
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A Breakdown on Zero-to-Low Drop Footwear
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A Breakdown on Zero-to-Low Drop Footwear

WHAT IS HEEL TO TOE DROP IN A SHOE? A popular discussion topic amongst movement professionals and runners alike is the heel to toe drop or the offset in a...
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What Are Rocker Bottom Shoes?
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What Are Rocker Bottom Shoes?

Have you ever run with shoes that might make you feel at first like you’re almost falling forward, or at least leaning a bit over your toes? Those are rocker...
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A Guide to the Best Shoes for Hiking
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A Guide to the Best Shoes for Hiking

Tired of wearing heavy, old hiking boots up the trail? For many, the best outdoor shoes for day hiking are trail running shoes. They feel lighter on the trail, and if...
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How Many Miles Do Trail Running Shoes Last?
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How Many Miles Do Trail Running Shoes Last?

Similar to road running shoes, trail shoes generally begin to drop in performance in the range of 300 to 500 miles of use. Of course, if those shoes have gotten...
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What Is a Neutral Running Shoe?
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What Is a Neutral Running Shoe?

What is a neutral running shoe? And how can a running shoe be "neutral"? The word neutral in this context has nothing to do with running shoe colors or brands....
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Trail Running Shoe Parts Explained
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Trail Running Shoe Parts Explained

What Are the Parts of a Shoe Used for Trail Running?  People think of road racing shoes having a lot of technology and expertise behind them. The same goes for...
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Unpacking Trail Running Benefits
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Unpacking Trail Running Benefits

What Are the Benefits of Trail Running?  If you’re moving on your legs, and you’re out in nature, and not on a road or a sidewalk, well guess what? You’re...
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What Is Ultra Running?
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What Is Ultra Running?

It definitely sounds intense—but what is ultra running, exactly? You’ve heard of a marathon. You might even know the number: 26.2. That’s the exact distance (in miles) of a marathon,...
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What's the Difference Between Road and Trail Running Shoes?
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What's the Difference Between Road and Trail Running Shoes?

You might be wondering if you really need a different pair of shoes to run on the trails instead of the roads. The truth is that you absolutely do. Roads...
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Altra Olympus vs Lone Peak: Which Trail Shoe Fits You Best?
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Altra Olympus vs Lone Peak: Which Trail Shoe Fits You Best?

When it comes to trail running shoes for men and women, Altra’s most discussed models are its Lone Peak and Olympus lines. And for good reason: these shoes are packed with features to...
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