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It’s All About’The Drop'
That’s sneaker speak for the slope of the sole.
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In traditional running shoes, the heel is built up, so your heel is elevated inside the shoe.
Minimalists are more level, allowing your feet to sit parallel to the ground.
Army Medical Department Journalstudy, minimalist runners were three times less likely to report injury.
Molded foam works like an exoskeleton, shielding bony feet tops.
Rubber buffers were designed specifically for impact on the hardest surfaces.
$90;Merrell.com
Room Service
Bunions are nasty, but lots of runners get them.
Not in the Altra Intuition 1.5.
The toe box is superwide, so your foot never feels smooshed.
$110;NewBalance.com
Sew Cool
Yup, great to run in.
$160;Nike.com
Goin' Streaking
Adidas basically added laces to your favorite socks.
The fabric upper of the Adipure Motion is thin and stretchyslip in naked.
$110;Adidas.com
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