We're back with a new mailbag episode! The team answers your running and running shoe questions. In this edition, the team discusses shin splints and the best shoes that we'd look for in dealing with them. They also break down their favorite walking shoes and discuss some of our favorite options for ultramarathons. Got a question for our next mailbag? Send it over to doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro

7:32 - What shoes are best for recovering from shin splints?

14:10 - How heel bevel can impact shin pain

21:30 - Ideal walking shoes

27:06 - What shoe characteristics can contribute to arch pain?

34:38 - Best road ultramarathon shoes

41:00 - What role does flexibility play in stability shoes?

46:52 - Best shoes for hallux limitus

53:28 - Wrap-up

In this edition of the pod, Matt and David dive deep into the world of Saucony running shoes. They discuss the brand's popular daily trainers, like the Ride and Triumph, known for their comfort and versatility. Next, they explore stability models, such as the Guide and Hurricane. Then the reach for speed with the Endorphin line, featuring the Trainer, Speed, Pro, and Elite (and Sinister, though not technically an "Endorphin" shoe). Finally, Matt and David discuss a few of their trail offerings for when you're ready for some off-road action. What's your favorite Saucony shoe? Let us know at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 5:04 - Saucony's daily trainers (Ride, Triumph)
• 15:08 - Saucony's stability models (Guide, Hurricane, Omni, Echelon)
• 30:56 - Saucony's Endorphin line (Trainer, Speed, Pro, Elite, Sinister)
• 57:12 - Saucony's trail shoes

As running shoe brand continue to innovate and grow, we're inundated by countless shoes, always promising better and faster. But what does it take to actually arrive at a final product? Matt takes us behind the scenes into the running shoe industry, from concept to shelves. How long does it take to get a shoe in hand? How many people work on a shoe? How are the materials made and sourced? Matt lends his unique expertise as a researcher and longtime running shoe insider to answer these questions and more.

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It's time for another "This or That" episode where we willingly back ourselves into a corner and force ourselves to take sides (when we'd much rather say, "It depends.") Here, Matt, David, and Nathan make their picks for some new and upcoming shoes like the Hoka Clifton & Bondi, Mizuno Neo Zen & Neo Vista, and Endorphin Trainer & Speed, and more. Have you tried any of these shoes? Do you have any this-or-that questions for our team? DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:23 - Hoka Clifton 10 or Hoka Bondi 9
• 12:32 - Wide toebox or high volume toebox
• 15:36 - Mizuno Neo Vista or Neo Zen
• 23:52 - Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 or Rebellion Pro 3
• 29:36 - No-show socks or crew socks
• 34:00 - Saucony Endorphin Speed or Endorphin Trainer
• 37:58 - Plyometrics or heavy lifting
• 47:56 - Diadora Cellula or Asics Nimbus 27
• 53:04 - Endorphin Elite 1 or 2
• 58:20 - Wrap-up

We love a mailbag episode, where we get to answer your questions! Nathan, Matt, and David field listener questions about everything from walking in carbon-plated shoes, the impact of different styles of shoes on knee pain, to cutting holes in the uppers of shoes (you'll never guess what Matt used to do to shoes). We want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram or email us at ⁠doctorsofrunning@gmail.com⁠.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 3:00 - The use of carbon plated shoes for walking
• 9:16 - The impact of rockers, cushioning, and heel drop on the knee
• 18:00 - Should we ever modify the uppers of our shoes?
• 29:20 - Cushioned, orthotic-friendly trail shoes for long races
• 40:36 - How do stability shoes impact gait mechanics?
• 49:22 - Wrap-up

Here's part 2 of our favorite shoes of the year! If you missed the previous episode, we covered daily trainers, stability shoes, long run shoes, and trail shoes. Onto the fast stuff for part 2: workout shoes, plated trainers, and racing shoes! Plus we wrap it up with our votes for most impressive shoe brand from 2024. As always we'd loved to hear from you! DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com to let us know what your favorite shoes of the year have been.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:29 - Favorite workout shoes
• 12:28 - Favorite plated trainers
• 22:50 - Favorite racing shoes
• 35:40 - Company that impressed us the most

It's that time of year again, now that 2024 is coming to a close we'll wrap up the year with our favorite shoes. On this special two part episode, the entire four-person team (Nathan, Matt, David, Andrea) get together to talk about their favorites from a year full of phenomenal shoes. On part 1 they discuss daily trainers, stability, long run shoes, and trail. Be sure to tune in next week for part 2! We'd love hear your favorites too! DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:36 - What was your favorite running related memory this year?
• 6:38 - Favorite daily trainers
• 19:50 - Favorite stability trainer
• 30:13 - Favorite long run shoe
• 44:55 - Favorite trail shoe
• 58:50 - Wrap-up

Your favorite game show is back! Matt and David play Buy or Sell with a number of end-of-year topics. They talk about the hot new trend of trainers skyrocketing pass 40mm, discuss whether stability shoes are better now than they’ve ever been before, and question if the Vaporfly is no longer the king of the marathon.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 3:30 - Signature daily trainers over 40mm stack
• 7:02 - Nike is no longer the leader of super racing shoes
• 12:04 - Apparel brands making shoes is a good thing
• 15:50 - Stability shoes are better now than they have ever benn
• 23:24 - There are still many voids in the running market to be filled
• 28:34 - It's harder now than ever to select a shoe for a new runner
• 41:28 - Crossover/athleisure running shoes
• 51:54 - Wrap-up