Monday, April 30, 2012

Running Shoe Reviews

Danny Abshire created the revolutionary Newton running shoe has grabbed the attention of many runners. I have looked into these shoes and I have found out some interesting facts about them. The shoes look like ordinary running shoes but, they stand out with their bright neon colors. Abshire started creating this shoe over twenty years ago. After a group of forty runners tried the shoe on to see what was said to be so amazing and different about this new running shoe, the runners believed the shoe was nothing like what they had previously worn. It feels like it weighs a third less than typical running shoes but in reality it is not! They feel lighter because it is a minimal shoe. This means that there is barely a sole, the heel to toe pitch is more level compared to other shoes, and there is a plump and springy cushioning in the forefoot. This design helps make you feel like you are naturally running. Previously, most people have thought that it is not that important to have a special shoe to run. Most people see running as simple, all you need is shoes. But, it has become increasingly important to have a specific shoe for each individual. Abshire believes the sport is complicated and very dangerous as shoes get more and more built up. He explains in the article how other brands, the big brands, created shoes to protect us from the concrete and asphalt but, they did not realize that they were not protecting runners from injuries. Other brands needed to realize the physiology before making a shoe because the way they have developed their products can change the way people run. Source and more information available at: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-400--14265-0,00.html

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