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Don’t Be Afraid to Crank Up the Tempo in the Brooks Launch 6

Article added May 24, 2019 Categories Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes

Written By: AMANDA FURRER

This affordable neutral trainer is lightweight with just enough cushioning to go long—and fast. The RW Takeaway: The Launch 6 is a neutral road shoe that’s lightweight yet amply cushioned for longer distance racing. An updated midsole with more foam in the forefoot. BioMoGo DNA provides a bouncy ride. A one-piece breathable seamless upper. Price: $179.95 […]

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Find the Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet

Article added May 24, 2019 Categories Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes, Shoes and Gear

Written By: CAITLIN GIDDINGS

No, you don’t need more arch support. But here’s what you do need. Flat-footed runners face a number of challenges in finding the right running shoe—not least of which is a glut of conflicting information on the topic. The internet and your local running store will likely urge you to buy a shoe with more arch […]

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The Nike Free RN 5.0 Returns to Its Roots as a Foot-Strengthening Tool

Article added May 24, 2019 Categories Featured News, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes, Shoes and Gear, Uncategorized

Written By: JEFF DENGATE

Highly flexible and firm, it’s best used for speedwork and drills. The RW Takeaway: The Free RN 5.0 has an extremely flexible sole that lets you move freely, but forces your feet and leg muscles to work more than traditional footwear. Grooves in the sole don’t trap as many rocks as earlier models. The stretchy upper […]

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There’s a 50 Percent Chance You’re Tying Your Running Shoes Wrong

Article added May 23, 2019 Categories Featured News, Shoes and Gear

Written By: RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

How to keep your laces tight, pick the right shoes, and more, from the Runner’s World test editors. There isn’t a single shoe you can buy that’s perfect for all conditions and workouts. On long runs, wear a cushioned trainer for support. On race day, break out those racing flats. —Amanda Furrer Gray shoes are perceived as […]

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Do Mega-Cushioned Shoes Increase or Reduce Injuries? It’s Complicated

Article added May 23, 2019 Categories Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear, Uncategorized

Written By: HAILEY MIDDLEBROOK

New research compares runners’ biomechanics when training exclusively in maximalist trainers versus traditional shoes. While trends in the running shoe industry ebb and flow, maximalist trainers seem to be here to stay. It’s easy to understand their appeal: The plush cushioning in a pair of Hokas, for example, is comfortable and provides an ample buffer from the ground, […]

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