Running Shoe Information

Question 1

Running shoe technology based on extensive research

Answer 1

Modern running shoe dates back to the 1970s

Question 2

When was the first time an athlete was photographed endorsing running shoes?

Answer 2

1976 Olympics

Question 3

Shoe will allow the runner what?

Answer 3

Maximum performance with minimal risk of injury

Question 4

Running shoes will bottom out after how many miles?

Answer 4

350-500 miles

Question 5

Thickness of soles and sub-categorize shoes

Answer 5

Traditional thickness 6-18mm (83% of market)
Minimalist thickness <6mm (15% of market)
Max cushioned >18mm (2% of market)

Question 6

3 classifications

Answer 6

1. Rear foot strike
2. Midfoot strike
3. Forefoot strike

Question 7

Percentage of shod runners that are heel strikers

Answer 7

75%

Question 8

GRFs in barefoot runners

Answer 8

Studies show that barefoot runners shift contact point to forefoot resulting in decreased GRFs

Question 9

GRFs in shod runners

Answer 9

With shoe running and heel striking the “collision” of the heel with ground generates much larger GRFs