sneakers
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It’s Fine, You Can Lift Weights in Running Shoes
Maybe this is just me being Extremely Online, but whenever I see someone squatting in running shoes, a comment section goes off in my head. “Ditch the shoes!” “You’ll hurt yourself!” “You don’t want cushions under your feet when there’s a heavy bar on your back!” There’s some truth behind those knee-jerk reactions; when squatting…
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Why Now Is the Best Time to Find Running Shoes on Sale
Running seems like a cheap sport (you just need shoes!) until you actually go shoe shopping. Basic models are usually well over $US100 ($139) new, and their cushioning breaks down after a few hundred miles. It’s not unusual to go through a few pairs a year if you run a lot, and all of that…
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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.
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The Best Ways to Salvage Your Muddy Sneakers
If your sneakers are extremely dirty but you don’t want to replace them, there are ways to get them back into good shape, if maybe not to their just-out-of-the-shoebox glory days. But with the right tools and materials, you can get pretty close. These are the best ways to restore and revitalize a pair of…