Actually, the trend (started by Nike) toward huge, stiff “running” shoes is exactly the wrong approach; for both speed & foot health, the best running shoe is as close as you can make it to no shoe; track shoes from the pre-Nike era are far superior.
And before someone asks “Then why aren’t they still the norm?”, I’ll answer with one word – marketing.
Once again, the surface, the terrain, the distance, and the temperature dictate the best shoe for the conditions. Some runners have different shoes for different uses.
And, as is well known, some chase the next ‘big’ thing in their hobby field, as if new stuff is better than something one just purchased.
And, yes, hype plays a big part of most average shoe buys, but then it also applies for almost everything one chooses, regardless of purpose.
After all, the purpose of advertising is to cause you to rise from eating a full meal feeling hungry. It works.
Cozmik Cowboy over 3 years ago
Actually, the trend (started by Nike) toward huge, stiff “running” shoes is exactly the wrong approach; for both speed & foot health, the best running shoe is as close as you can make it to no shoe; track shoes from the pre-Nike era are far superior.
And before someone asks “Then why aren’t they still the norm?”, I’ll answer with one word – marketing.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
Once again, the surface, the terrain, the distance, and the temperature dictate the best shoe for the conditions. Some runners have different shoes for different uses.
And, as is well known, some chase the next ‘big’ thing in their hobby field, as if new stuff is better than something one just purchased.
And, yes, hype plays a big part of most average shoe buys, but then it also applies for almost everything one chooses, regardless of purpose.
After all, the purpose of advertising is to cause you to rise from eating a full meal feeling hungry. It works.
rshive over 3 years ago
The last marshmallow I saw didn’t have laces.