Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Which is the best running shoe to prevent injury?
There is always an ongoing debate.
This can get a bit complex, but let's keep it simple here.
There is really no concrete evidence to say that one kind of shoe is better than the other for running related injuries in general. (Relph et al. 2016).
This is part of the reason why Vibram got sued for millions of dollars for claiming their shoe reduced foot injuries in 2012.
However, there is some data that suggests that having MORE than 1 pair of shoes may reduce the chances of getting injured. (Malisoux et al. 2015).
🔑This is because different shoes influence how you run, specifically how forces are distributed throughout the body.
Having multiple pairs of shoes may reduce the strain of one specific body part and distribute these forces a bit more evenly through the body.
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This is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. If you are dealing with persistent running related injuries, I recommend seeing a healthcare professional.
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Also, I am finally opening up more slots for my run coach services. If you are interested, check out my website: jpgloria.com
Which is the best running shoe to prevent injury?
There is always an ongoing debate.
This can get a bit complex, but let's keep it simple here.
There is really no concrete evidence to say that one kind of shoe is better than the other for running related injuries in general. (Relph et al. 2016).
This is part of the reason why Vibram got sued for millions of dollars for claiming their shoe reduced foot injuries in 2012.
However, there is some data that suggests that having MORE than 1 pair of shoes may reduce the chances of getting injured. (Malisoux et al. 2015).
🔑This is because different shoes influence how you run, specifically how forces are distributed throughout the body.
Having multiple pairs of shoes may reduce the strain of one specific body part and distribute these forces a bit more evenly through the body.
-
This is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. If you are dealing with persistent running related injuries, I recommend seeing a healthcare professional.
-
If you are interested in more short form content, check out my instagram (@jpgloria.dpt): instagram.com/jpgloria.dpt
-
Also, I am finally opening up more slots for my run coach services. If you are interested, check out my website: jpgloria.com
