Venturing onto gravel with road running shoes raises critical questions about traction and stability. While the allure of off-road running is strong, the potential for slips and inadequate support are good reasons to… ahem… tread carefully. In this article we'll weigh the risks and benefits, explore mitigation strategies and highlight the performance-impacting differences in outsole design, cus...

Cushioning in a shoe is its capacity to absorb the force of an impact. In the case of running, this need arises when your foot comes into contact with the ground, specifically the first 50 milliseconds of the approximately 250 milliseconds of the support phase of the stride. So, the function of a shoe’s cushioning is to make the contact phase as gradual as possible in order to minimize the inev...

The drop of a shoe is the difference in height between the heel and forefoot. The greater the drop, the steeper the angle between your heel and forefoot. For example, when barefoot, the heel and forefoot touch the ground at the same level: drop is 0. At the other end of the scale, when wearing high heels, the drop is much greater. Drop is something that has been at the center of attention for m...

How to choose the right pair of running shoes, whether for road or trail running, can seem like a complex mission. In this article, we’ll tell you how to find the best pair of shoes for your feet… without doing your head in. Choose a Running Shoe That Suits Your Needs When choosing a pair of running shoes the most important thing is to find shoes that are designed for the way you run. This incl...