CUriosity: Can your running shoes really make you faster? @cuboulder
CUriosity: Can your running shoes really make you faster?  @cuboulder
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What if you could run faster just by switching your shoes? 🏃

In our latest episode of CUriosity, CU Boulder integrative physiologist Bradley Needles breaks down what makes a “super shoe” super, and why such footwear can help everyday runners improve their times.

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