The benefits of running extend far beyond improving fitness, however, because it can also lift one’s mood and benefit almost every part of the body. You can’t ignore
By Kheyrne Danu18 January 2018 Borrowed from The Perfect Fit: Finding The Right Shoes For Your Feet on the website www.longevitylive.com. Feet are the most-used part of the body, yet
Patients and friends are constantly asking me when they should replace their running shoes or are telling me they replace their running shoes every 300-500 miles. This guideline
Campitelli and colleagues from The Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine demonstrate strength related gains to the foot by running in Vibram FiveFingers. After five years of research,
What’s a minimalist shoe? It’s lightweight,flexible and offers not support. More importantly, it will allow your foot to become stronger the more you wear it and ultimately help in
TopoAthletic has once again delivered a great shoe. Here’s a recent review we did of the new lightweight ST-2 running shoe. The ST-2 is the second generation of
For those who requested the slides for the lecture I had mentioned in a previous post, they have been posted below. You can also watch the presentation video which
While attending a GLOBAL Foot and Ankle Surgery conference, I had a discussion with a colleague in regards to running shoes and running surfaces. Knowing my interest and
In the past 100 years, running shoes experienced dramatic changes. The question then arises whether or not running shoes (or sport shoes in general) influence the frequency of running
Chances are that your working boots have embarrassed you with a thick, cheese-like smell. Some describe the smell like that of malt vinegar or distinctive putrid smell that
An interesting study which shows those who ran in minimalist running shoes did outperform the others in the group who wore stability, cushioning, and motion control shoes. The
Most podiatrists will tell you flip-flops are bad for you. The truth is, they’re not. Our feet were meant to be barefoot and function without support or shoe-gear.
Just remember, Nike, one of the largest shoe companies on the planet, started minimalist shoes in 2005. That’s 11 years ago. Now, they may have led the running
So a close friend and runner asked me what my thoughts are on Hoka One One maximally cushioned running shoes. I was having this conversation weekly some time
This article traces the history of the athletic shoe, examines whether selecting running shoes based on foot arch height influences injuries, and examines historical data on injury rates
Former CEO of Vibram USA (the company that brought us FiveFingers), Tony Post, started Topo Athletic approximately three years ago. The goal was to create a shoe that
Here’s an interesting article from Gizmodo discussing the history of Nike Air. Like many soul-searching 1990s adolescents, I was obsessed with Nike Air technology. I’d pore over the
Since avoiding injuries is a priority for runners, many end up buying expensive footwear for their purported safety features. But do the promises made by global footwear companies
Last year, I wrote a blog discussing running shoe trends (see http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/what-really-driving-running-shoe-trends ). I discussed the current shoe market and the rise of the maximally cushioned running shoe.
Here’s a great casual shoe from the Vivobarefoot who has by far led the shoe industry in terms of creating shoes that our feet should be in. Vivobarefoot
Are there any differences in running shoes when it comes to cost?? Not according to this survey!! Taken from: http://runrepeat.com/expensive-running-shoes-are-not-better-than-more-affordable-running-shoes-study Runners are less satisfied with expensive running shoes
Many of today’s trail shoes are light, nimble, and designed to protect without getting in the way. This selection presents performance-oriented shoes available for runners going off-road. To
The first thing we need to address is whether the modern running shoe’s extra safety features, such as increased stability or extra cushioning, are protecting people from injury.
To date, no scientific data exists to suggest that a runner should strike with their heel while landing. Why do more than 75% of runner’s land on their heel
People are often very quick to blame their shoes, and that’s understandable. For years shoe companies have been touting their products as a cure-all for any injury. However,
Proud to be part of the panel of International Experts! To fix that problem, a team at Laval University led by Jean-Francois Esculier recruited a panel of 42
We are finally seeing more literature published demonstrating that relying on pronation control is not a science and, in fact, really never was. A July 29th article published
For years I have commented on the popularity of the Converse Chuck Taylor basketball shoes. While many of my colleagues said they were bad for your feet, my
Nike is taking the Free a step further by introducing the Nike Free 1.0. For those familiar with the Nike Free line up, the higher numbers correspond to
When barefoot running and Vibram FiveFingers became popular 5 or so years ago, it became very clear to me that we were beginning to understand running injuries more
I’m asked daily, “what’s the best running shoe?”. Unfortunately I do not have several hours to discuss this topic with my patients, nor would most people want to
Trying to figure out which shoe you should be wearing? If you follow my blog and understand the principles of running, then you know a shoe does nothing
I’ve received a lot of emails over the past several days about this article published in the New York Times on “maximalist” running shoes. I couldn’t resist commenting
I was recently contacted by the creator of a unique tool for selecting running shoes based on the reviews of numerous runners who have tested them. The current
Here are some thoughts on running shoes that I recently wrote for the periodical Podiatry Today. People tend to think the first step to fixing any pain in
The Hoka One One is an over-sized maximally cushioned running shoe which has basically created a new category of running shoes since being introduced in 2011. I reviewed
