In 1986, Brooks released a running shoe with the Kinetic Wedge.
![Brooks Kinetic Wedge - 1986](https://irunningshoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/brooks-october-1986-791x1024-2-700x906.png)
The Kinetic wedge is a commonly used design feature for foot orthotics to manage conditions like functional hallux limitus. It was unusual to have it added in a shoe. It did not last long.
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