Running trainers
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- afabrega0
Kind of a side note (and probably posted before) but this book will open your eyes to the issues with running shoe marketing. Amazing book, lot of interesting info on ultra marathons and why people run (those funky foot gloves make an appearance as well). I'm a convert.
- Aaand...I f-up the image link. The books "Born To Run" by Christopher McDougall. Sorry.
afabrega
- Aaand...I f-up the image link. The books "Born To Run" by Christopher McDougall. Sorry.
- Meeklo0
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Recent studies state that this "custom shoes" for running, is nothing more than a marketing gimmick as well, (and not just nike, the entire concept, that may have been invented by nike and is imitated by other brands) The article stated (I cant remember if I saw it on men's health or times) that since the 60s - 70s running injuries have nearly tripled, from back every one was wearing basic shoes, no air, no gels, no thick cushioning zones on the heels, etcPlain, simple and thin soles or as close to barefoot running as possible (and this does not include the Nike Free shoe), is the way to go (says the article).
It was questioning how is it possible that every year new shoes come up (on all brands) stating that there were improved models from previous years, yet the number of injuries on dedicated runners have tripled, how is it possible that on one side we have all this technology telling us, this is better than the shoe we released last year, yet we never see a decrease on running injuries.
I thought it made a great counter point for those stating "don't buy running shoes based on looks", well if they are all bad for you, why not get the ones you think they look better instead?
Another idea could be to just go and get some really basic (vintage styled) shoes, and just run on those, whatever brand they might be, the thinner the sole the better...
Just throwing it out there.. (by the way, I'm still recovering from tendinitis, and while I had fitted shoes, I feel better stating that, I didn't do proper stretching all the time)
- mg330
I'm not debating that shoes aren't all they're cracked up to be, but that statistic about more injuries since the 70s has to at least take into account the increased popularity of running since then. More runners = more injuries all around.
- Point50
I much prefer a flat shoe to run in as opposed to some heavily aired trainer that is geared towards heel-to-toe movements. Running on the mid/fore foot has been the best way for me over the last 15 years.
- same with weight training; heavily aired/gel'd heels force too much pressure over the knee caps.Point5
- TheBlueOne0
New Balance MR790 are the jam. Super lightweight, no bulky heel, air cells or gel shit...as close to running barefoot other than those finger toe shoes.
- ooh, I like these! I'm going to have to order a pair!Point5
- You will not be disappointed.TheBlueOne
- tgqt0
All hail the Saucony Jazz - the most basic shoe on the market and my constant running companion.