footwear
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Why You’re Overthinking Your Running Shoes, According to Science
Shoe lore, of dubious provenance, is rampant in running communities. You need to get fitted for the right shoe for your feet, one school of thought goes. (This requires an evaluation at your local running store.) Another idea is that you either need to wear minimalist shoes, or that you should never wear minimalist shoes.…
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When You Really Need to Replace Your Running Shoes, According to Reddit
You’ve probably heard the advice that running shoes are only good for about 300 to 805 km, and after that, the cushioning is so broken down that they’re an injury waiting to happen. But that’s not always true, and there are more ways to figure out when to throw out your shoes than just counting…
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How to Figure Out Your Kid’s Clothing Size When the Sizes Make No Sense
If you’ve clothed a child for any length of time, you’ve no doubt realised that their age doesn’t always correspond to the size of clothes they “should” be wearing (e.g. being three years old but not fitting into size 3 T), and there’s a lot of variation among clothing brands. Your child may be a…
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Why Older Running Shoes Probably Won’t Last, Even If They Haven’t Been Worn
You’ve probably heard that you should replace your running shoes when the cushioning wears down, which tends to be after 300 to 500 miles (500-800km) according to most manufacturers. But it turns out there’s another problem with old shoes, even if you haven’t been running in them.