Brooks Kinetic Wedge – 1986
In 1986, Brooks released a running shoe with the Kinetic Wedge. The Kinetic wedge is a commonly used design feature for foot orthotics to manage conditions like functional hallux limitus. It was unusual to have…
Author: Craig Payne
University lecturer, writer, runner, cynic, researcher, skeptic, forum admin, science communicator, woo basher, clinician, rabble-rouser, blogger, dad.
What happened to barefoot running?
Barefoot running was a fad that did not last long. This Google Trends graph clearly shows what happened to it: Despite all the hype and rhetoric and propaganda about it online, runners simply lost interest…
What did Arthur Lydiard think about running shoes?
There is probably no doubt that Arthur Lydiard was one of the most influential running coaches and his work is well known and adapted by most running coaches. What is less well known is his…
Vimazi running shoes due for release in August
Running Insight are reporting on a new running shoe brand, Vimazi that is due to launch in August. The Vimazi brand features a range of running shoes with each model designed to be used at…
No running shoes for Abebe Bikila
Abebe Bikila was selected late to run for Ethiopia in the Olympic marathon in Rome. As he was a late selection the teams sponsor, Adidas, had run out of shoes in his size. So, on…