Giving critical thought to the art and science behind the stuff we put on our feet. Running gear reviews from the perspective of Doctors of Physical Therapy.

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In our latest podcast Matt and Nathan talk about some modifications to shoe sizes we’ve been working on testing this year. Matt also shares about the unique new 860 from New Balance and the two dads get intimate about life and running. Out now on YT: youtu.be/0TWRUWRd1Lw
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The Nike Pegasus Plus is another great example of two midsole foam principles: how the same foam can feel markedly different in different shoes and how a shoe having a PEBA-based midsole does not guarantee a soft and bouncy ride.🧵
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3 MEDALS AT @Paris2024 🤯 🇳🇱's @SifanHassan does what no one deemed possible: she wins 3 Olympic medals 😮‍💨 5000m 🥉 10,000m 🥉 Marathon 🥇 UNBELIEVABLE 🙌 #Paris2024 #Olympics
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Matt & Andrea host a special episode to discuss their differing opinions on Saucony's latest racer, the Endorphin Pro 4. Listen on the run: Apple: apple.co/4dcFtC7 Spotify: spoti.fi/44dOoPA
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Learn all about Matthew Klein's research on masters runners and the lessons that runners can takeaway in today's video: youtu.be/s6ew9BrFtBw
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We had an excellent podcast/interview with @AltraRunning where we got to dive into all things zero-drop. One of the questions I asked originated from a concern about midsole compression with zero-drop platforms. 🧵 youtube.com/watch?v=xgz_6m46…
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In this week's Shakeout, Matt explores a question runners have reported on and off since super shoes have been in the market: do super shoes actually reduce muscle soreness, allowing us to run more? Read our latest Monday Shakeout here: doctorsofrunning.com/2024/04…
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We were THRILLED to have @karagoucher on the podcast this week to talk about "The Longest Race: Inside the World of Abuse, Doping and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team." We also talk a lot about her experience with dystonia! Listen on the run! Apple: apple.co/3ITjguP
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Let's make better toeboxes 🧵 Although Hoka has been stereotyped for years as having a narrow fit, many of their recent shoes have moved toward normal to wider fits. It was therefore surprising that the Hoka Mach 6 has fit so snug based on current trends.
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The finishers. #BM100
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Why does @des_linden encourage competitors, even mid-race? Others did it for her; plus, "I want to beat people who are at their absolute best," she says. More on mindset, her dogs, and finding her voice in the sport, for @TheCut's How I Get It Done series thecut.com/article/how-bosto…
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What is the purpose of plates in super shoes? 🧵
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The posterior tibialis is a deep muscle in the back of the lower leg. It is long, starting at the back of the tibia bone, transitioning down toward the inner side of the ankle and inserting on several of the medial bones of the ankle, most notably the navicular bone. 🧵
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The game is This or That? No gray areas, no "it depends." Matt and David go back and forth on shoes, training, and more. Listen on the run! Apple: apple.co/3whvbjg Spotify: spoti.fi/3wdetBv
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In our latest pod, Nathan and Matt interview Brian Beckstead, Co-founder of @AltraRunning, and Alex Lind, Senior Product Line Manager. Listen on the run: Apple: apple.co/4bwstq4 Spotify: spoti.fi/42u2E66
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Our latest podcast on ranking shoes by softness is out now on YouTube! It’s a fun one, watch it here: youtu.be/PAAiMGWqny8?si=sntv…
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Three things we’ve learned about softness from material scientists 🧵
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Here at DOR we love answering your questions! Tune in for tips on picking the ideal long run shoe, stable neutral shoes for flat feet, stable training & racing shoes, and more. Listen on the run! Apple: apple.co/41ZiPbl Spotify: spoti.fi/3SkNKLP
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Next in our brand guide series we are featuring @hoka! Learn about their history, technology that's helped innovate the industry over the past decade, and check out their full running shoe line-up. Read here: doctorsofrunning.com/2024/01…
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Lateral Stability in Footwear and the Adidas Takumi Sen 10, a🧵
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