One of the most frequent questions I get asked in the clinic is “What should I wear on my feet?”
This is such a specific question as there are multi-factoral reasons why one shoe might be better than the other.
In this page I will discuss marathon shoes, 5-10km shoes, trail shoes, speed interval shoes, daily shoes and recovery shoes to let you know what is out there.
I will look at the drop which is the difference between the heel height and the toe height. This can have a significant influence on performance but also provocative for certain injuries.
The weight of the shoe is also a key metric as the heavier the shoe the harder you have to work to lift it or more weight to carry when running. Conversely a heavier shoe for trail runner would suggest more support and protection.
Marathon Shoe
5-10km Race Shoe
Recovery Shoe
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