XL Athlete just uploaded a new article by Dr. Yessis discussing the selection of proper running shoes. Here is an excerpt and a link to the entire article:
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It is not uncommon to hear experts give advice as to the type of shoe that you should buy. In addition to the usual standard recommendations of having a good fit with plenty of room for the toes, etc., they also give recommendations in regard to your foot arch and type of runner that you are.
For example, according to the American Council on Exercise, “if you have high arches, you probably need more shock absorption . . . and if you have low arches (sometimes called flat feet), you need a shoe with a sturdy heel counter. . . to keep your heel from moving around.” However, they give no substantiation to these statements...
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Here is the link to the rest of the article at XL Athlete:
Selecting Proper Shoes
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