STABILITY TECH Flashcards

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A wedge of firm foam located below the ankle bone, in the shoe’s midsole. It’s made out of a denser material, usually EVA. The post changes the distribution of force underneath your foot as you run, reducing the stress on your ankle and causing your foot to roll inward less.

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medial post

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Plates located on the sides of the shoe, inside the midsole. These couple the heel’s rotation with the knee’s (meaning the ankle’s and knee’s rotation sync with each other), thus providing support and making the runner more efficient. Brooks recently introduced them to several models, including the Adrenaline GTS 19

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guide rails

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