Why Rotating Your Running Shoes Can Improve Performance and Reduce Injury Risk
Rotating your running shoes can boost performance and reduce injury risk. Varying between barefoot and cushioned shoes promotes muscle resilience and balance. D
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Minimalist Trail Running Shoes: Balancing Cushion and Ground Feel
We've all heard the warnings. 'You can't run on trails in minimal shoes. What if you step on a sharp rock?'. Well, it's true that landing with all your fo
Insoles Shifting in Your Shoes? Here's Why and How to Fix It
Insoles shifting in your shoes? It's more than just an annoyance—it can cause discomfort and even blisters. Discover why this happens and learn practical tips t
Tackling 65km with 2.5k Elevation Gain – My Trail Race Shoe Decision
Discover my journey of choosing the right shoes for the 65km WUU2k trail race. From dismissing old favorites to finding the best fit with Vivobarefoot Primus Tr
Barefoot 2.0 – Why Foot-Shaped and Barefoot Shoes Are the Future
Barefoot shoes are back! This time, it’s more than a trend. Discover the benefits of foot-shaped footwear, from improved comfort and foot health to stylis
The Crucial Role of the Big Toe: Foot shaped Shoes vs. Conventional Shoes
Discover the crucial role of the big toe in foot health and why conventional shoes might be harming it. Learn how foot-shaped shoes can improve alignment and pr
Don’t DNF Your Next Race: Picking the Perfect Minimal Trail Shoe for Protection
Fans of barefoot-feel trail shoes, listen up! Racing in those minimal kicks might risk injury and a DNF (did not finish). This post explores why opting for a
Are Super Shoes faster than Barefoot?
Today I set out to answer the question, “What is faster, super shoes or barefoot?”. You may be surprised by the answer I came to considering my back
Why use Zero Drop Running shoes?
Traditional shoes felt unnatural. Zero-drop changed everything! Improved balance, relaxed stride, stronger calves – all with a more natural running experi
Beginner’s Guide to Running: How Altra Shoes Can Help
Choosing the right footwear is crucial for beginner runners. Altra shoes, with their unique FootShape™ Fit and Zero-Drop philosophy, offer a natural, comfortabl
The Hidden Dangers of Narrow Toe Boxes in Shoes: A Foot Health Perspective
Foot health is important. Similar to oral health, heart health, gut health, and all other “healths,” we can do things to maintain peak performance –but we don’t
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Barefoot vs Traditional Running Shoes: A Comprehensive Guide for Runners
You’ve got your running clothes on. Your watch is charged. You’ve done the dishes, watered the plants, and ticked off all the chores that didn’t need doing. Now