Making running fun…by making fun of it
The U.S. government recently passed sweeping running shoe legislation in response to exorbitant price hikes in running shoes and apparel and the accompanying bitching by millions of running citizens—legal running citizens—the government assures you. The government is dubbing these 10 amendments to the “Running Constitution” as the “Running Shoe Bill of Rights.”
So, what does it mean for U.S. runners?
Arguably the most important component of a running shoe is the midsole foam. No one cares about the outsole, upper, and especially not the asinine heel pull tab. I ask yet again: how difficult is it to put on and take off a pair of running shoes? So, how can you choose the best running shoe foams to match your picky preferences? Beats me. However, if you’re looking for descriptions of why the name of every midsole foam is silly, you’ve come to the right place.
Is your running shoe rotation feeling boring? It’s time to infuse your shoe lineup with some much-needed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). That’s right! DEI is now being hijacked by “Big Running” (not to be confused with “Big Tobacco”) under the guise of helping runners create a well-rounded running shoe rotation. Here’s how…
There’s nothing more exciting in life for runners than a great update to an already great running shoe. Unfortunately, one unnamed running brand is here today to present a terrible update to a great shoe. With this edition, the pair went from awesome to atrocious. But it’s still a new shoe, after all! And nothing beats new shoes! Right? Ready to discover your new least favorite shoe?
There’s no more important decision in life than buying running shoes. We’ve all purchased running shoes we wish we hadn’t. To help runners avoid shoe buyer’s remorse, I’ve so graciously outlined the most common decision traps for you to avoid. As usual, enjoy the tv and movie references sprinkled throughout.
What side of the shoe debate are you on? Despite satisfactorily justifying my running shoe addiction to friends, family, and colleagues, I still get judged each time I purchase a new pair to add to my arsenal. It’s my God-given right to bear armfuls of running shoes and they’ll have to physically pry them from my feet if they want to take ‘em from my running shoe rotation. Here’s why.