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5 Best Stability Running Shoes: Spring 2012 February 19th, 2012 | No Comments
5 Best Stability Running Shoes: Spring 2012

Are you looking for a stability running shoe but are overwhelmed by the choice? We narrowed the selection down to the best 5 stability running shoes of Spring 2012.

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5 Myths About Minimalist Running Shoes February 6th, 2012 | 8 Comments
5 Myths About Minimalist Running Shoes

In the past two years, practically everyone in the running community has read about, heard news of, or tried a shoe marketed as “minimalist” by its manufacturer. However, the term “minimal” in regard to running footwear has become one of those very loosely defined phrases that has been brandished about somewhat irresponsibly by many shoe manufacturers trying to jump on the bandwagon

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Lightweight and Minimalistic Running Shoes for 2011 April 2nd, 2011 | 2 Comments
Lightweight and Minimalistic Running Shoes for 2011

With minimalism and barefoot running gaining prominence in 2010, shoe manufacturers began producing minimal-style, barefoot-simulating, and lightweight racing shoes at a blistering pace

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Saucony Peregrine Running Shoes Review March 23rd, 2011 | 1 Comment
Saucony Peregrine Running Shoes Review

I was very impressed with this shoe right out of box and my satisfaction with this shoe only grew the more I ran in it. The Peregrine feels minimal, light, and flexible, yet it is also protective and supportive enough to wear on gnarly trails for long trail runs

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Fit to be Tied: How Your Shoe Makes a Difference on Your Run March 19th, 2011 | 2 Comments
Fit to be Tied: How Your Shoe Makes a Difference on Your Run

Trainers, Trail, Speed and Barefoot – Choose the right shoe for your runs

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Battling the Elements: Keeping Shoes Fit this Season March 6th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Battling the Elements: Keeping Shoes Fit this Season

The transitional months of spring can take a toll on running shoes—whether you’re a trail runner, a road runner, or a mix of both, a winter thaw mixed with spring showers can make the freshest shoe look and feel ages old in a matter of weeks. By following a few simple steps, you can keep shoes looking new—and most importantly—feeling as fresh as spring itself.

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The Difference Between Brooks Trance 10 and Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11 December 31st, 2010 | No Comments
The Difference Between Brooks Trance 10 and Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11

The Brooks Running Blog published an overview of the differences between the Trance 10 and the Adrenaline GTS 11, both providing support and being aimed at the moderate overpronator

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Vibram Five Fingers Classic Running Shoes Review November 6th, 2010 | 3 Comments
Vibram Five Fingers Classic Running Shoes Review

The Vibram Five Fingers line of running shoes has been gaining popularity and recognition over the past few years within the general running community. Long held as a favorite among barefoot runners and other groups, the FiveFinger shoes are now coming into mainstream use

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Saucony ProGrid Kinvara named “Gear of the Year” by Outdoor Magazine October 12th, 2010 | No Comments
Saucony ProGrid Kinvara named “Gear of the Year” by Outdoor Magazine

Brand’s relentless pursuit of innovation once again results in coveted award for the company; big win for runners everywhere

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The Best Running Shoes for Heavy Runners September 12th, 2010 | 8 Comments
The Best Running Shoes for Heavy Runners

An overview of the special needs of heavier runners and a selection of the best running shoes to address the heavy impact it can have on your joints

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Mizuno Precision Fit Online: Discover Your Biomechanics August 3rd, 2010 | No Comments
Mizuno Precision Fit Online: Discover Your Biomechanics

Mizuno launched a very interesting tool: Mizuno Fit Precision, a website that lets you analyze your biomechanics and running style and helps you selecting the right shoe.

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Nike LunarGlide vs LunarElite vs LunarRacer vs LunarSwift July 21st, 2010 | 3 Comments
Nike LunarGlide vs LunarElite vs LunarRacer vs LunarSwift

You wanted to try a pair for yourself. So you went online or you visited your local running store and found out there’s more than one Lunar Nike shoe out there.

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Video: Engineering the Nike Free Run+ July 9th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Video: Engineering the Nike Free Run+

6 Years after launching the first Nike Free, Nike’s Innovation Director Tobie Hatfield and Senior Designer Kasey Jarvis open the doors of the Innovation Kitchen and explain the design process behind this shoe.

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Running Shoes That Promise to Improve Your Running Style August 7th, 2009 | 9 Comments
Running Shoes That Promise to Improve Your Running Style

“Barefoot Running” and “Forefoot Strike” seem to be the key words for runners in 2009. In the last months an increasing number of articles has appeared on newspapers, blogs, forums with a common central theme: traditional running shoes promote a non-ideal running form and running barefoot is what we were created for. At the same time we are seeing more and more Brands launching and promoting shoes that promise to improve your running style, either by creating a barefoot feeling or by promoting midfoot and forefoot strike.

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Choose The Best Women’s Running Shoes May 28th, 2009 | 5 Comments
Choose The Best Women’s Running Shoes

What are the best running shoes for women? Women’s bodies have different biomechanics than men’s. We help you narrow down your choice for women running shoes

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The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet April 21st, 2009 | 50 Comments
The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet

The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet. An overview of the special needs of runners with flat feet and a selection of the best running shoes to address flat feet running

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Anatomy of a Running Shoe March 27th, 2009 | No Comments

This image illustrates the main components of a running shoe, and can help us as a visual reference for the future. A running shoe is primarly divided in two main components a shoe upper, which is the mesh/leather/synthetic part  you insert your foot in and lace up; a sole unit, which is itself split into

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3 types of Running shoes for 3 types of feet. March 26th, 2009 | 5 Comments

When it comes to running biomechanics, there are three types of runners (click here to find out what runner type you are). No matter what brand (be it Asics or Nike or NB), running shoes are divided into three main silos, each one addressing the specific needs of one of the three types of runners.

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