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Thinking of buying that pair of $150 running shoes you've had your eye on? You may want to think again.
I'm posting a link to a popular mechanics article that suggests modern running shoes are causing more harm than good. Personally, I've always bought cheap running shoes, as I felt that expensive ones are a waste of money. I mean, how can it be natual to run on top of a cushion of air, or an inch of rubber.
There have been other studies showing that gymnasts pick up fewer injuries when landing on a hard mat, as opposed to a sprung or cushioned one (I can't find it, so I'll leave that bit of searching up to you - please comment if you find it).
From what I remember, the reasoning was that the brain senses the first touch on the mat through the sensitive nerves on soles of the feet, and expects a hard surface. I suppose it's like when you think you're at the bottom step of a flight of stairs, but there's one more to go. That can be a painful experience. But, as we all know, the force exerted on your ankles during running can be more than 6 times your bodyweight. I think we can all see the potential for injury there.
Anyway, I was glad to see some scientific research related to this subject. Take a look at the article I linked to and let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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3 comments:
I read that article too. My brother just bought a pair of $200 Nikes :\
I am glad I don't have expensive taste in running shoes. What kind of shoes would you recommend for running?
I'm using Asics at the moment. They're inexpensive, light and fit very well. Some specialist running shops offer custom fittings.
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