zone at the back of the shoe from the rest of the sole unit. This design improves a shoe's shock-absorption capabilities by reducing the impact forces travelling from the heel to the rest of the outsole and midsole. The latest running shoes achieve
So far this year we've printed three of our four quarterly Shoe Buyer's Guides. And that means we've already tried and tested an astonishing 63 pairs of brand new, or significantly updated, running shoes in 2004. As we still have one more guide
Running shoes are designed to help protect our bodies from the impact force of each footfall. These forces are proportional to a runner's weight, so a 15-stone person, for example, produces 50 per cent more force with each running stride than
Nike Free Run+ 3 Women's Running Shoes (SS12), £80.00Kerry says: Research has shown (well, straw polls conducted at RW towers from time to time) that women are more concerned with the aesthetics of their running kit than men. While men need
As we wave goodbye to summer, now is the time to invest in your most important piece of gear: new running shoes. Our Autumn/Winter 2011 Shoe Guide includes a bumper crop of 24 new shoes, as well as reviews and technical information on each
height of 7.2mm - present a health and exercise message as well. "The shoes were designed to not give too much cushioning," says Dr Mehmet Oz, co-author of You: Staying Young (£12.99, Harper Thorsons). "But they allow you to run off the arches of your
minuscule heel height of 7.2mm - present a health and exercise message as well. "The shoes were designed to not give too much cushioning," says Dr Mehmet Oz, co-author of You: Staying Young (£12.99, Harper Thorsons). "But they allow you to run off
Welcome to the Runner’s World Autumn Shoe Buyer’s Guide 2008. We’ve reviewed 27 models new to the market since our Spring Guide (March 2008) to give you a thorough overview of best shoes in the shops today.Of course, choosing a running shoe is a
Welcome to the Runner's World Autumn Shoe Guide 2009. You'll find reviews of 28 of the best new running shoes on the market here, as well as an insight into the technologies they contain and plenty of expert advice. There are shoes for all shapes
Adidas Supernova Cushion 7(cushioned) £75 Adistar Control 5 (motion control) £100 AsicsGel 1130 (stability) £70 GT 2130 (stability) £85 Gel 3000 (stability) £95 Gel Kayano 14 (stability) £115 BEST UPDATEGel Kinsei 2 (stability) £130 Brooks Glycerin 6 (cushioned) £85 Adre...
