shoes

  • What Are Stability Shoes, and Do They Really Matter?

    What Are Stability Shoes, and Do They Really Matter?

    With the overwhelming amount of features advertised on different running shoes, it’s difficult to parse out what does and doesn’t matter for your comfort and performance. Last week, we talked about the importance of heel-toe drop, and today, we’re talking stability.


  • Is It Really Safe to Lift Barefoot?

    Is It Really Safe to Lift Barefoot?

    Years ago, the idea that you could run barefoot, instead of in running shoes, shook the running community. (The ultimate result: The market exploded with expensive shoes meant to mimic barefoot running, met by a backlash of expensive shoes with as much cushioning and structure as possible.) A similar debate is now simmering in the…