Nike Unveils Self-Lacing Sneaker

Nike finally fulfilled its longstanding promise to create self-tying shoes, unveiling the futuristic sneaker on Wednesday at a media event in New York. The brand's first-ever self-tying sneaker features a sensor inside the shoe and two buttons on the aside that adjust the fit.

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Nike's Black History Month Collection Is Exactly What We Needed To See

Nike's Black History Month shoe collection isn't new: The brand has been unleashing a special lineup of sneaks around the month of February since 2005. But it's never looked as strong -- or as bold, vibrant and fierce -- as it does in 2016.

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How Often Should I Replace My Running Shoes?

I’m going to start training for a spring marathon this winter. How often should I replace my running shoes?



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9 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Running

I started running longer distances about fifteen years ago. Before that I would run a mile or two to keep in shape for soccer and then call it quits. What got me started running distance? My ego. The finish line at the Disney Marathon.



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7 Things You Should Look for in a Running Shoe

This article was written by Jenna Bergen Southerland and repurposed with permission from Prevention. Yeah, you could run in those cute walking shoes or older-than-dirt trainers, but please don't.



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Are Shoes Really To Blame For Running Injuries?

There’s no disputing the fact that the injury rate in running is high. But is footwear really to blame? The injury rate in running is high. No one knows exactly how high, but whatever the exact number is, it’s a greater number than is seen in virtually any other form of exercise.



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Myth #4: The Pricier the Shoe, the Better It is for Your Foot

More expensive doesn’t necessarily equal better. It can mean there’s more technology in the shoe—or it can simply mean that it’s a flashy new model with a high markup price. Most runners don’t require all the bells and whistles found in fancy styles. The best shoe for you comes down to what you need for your foot type and running style. Look for a shoe that matches your level of pronation and feels comfortable immediately out of the box

 

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Wear proper shoes

Shoes are the most important piece of equipment that you need to run, so having a pair that fits you properly is crucial to your running success. There is no one shoe that is right for every runner and there is no shoe that is guaranteed to eliminate an injury. To find the right shoe for your feet, go to a specialty running store. The best running stores will watch you run and analyze your gait and stride to put you in the proper shoe. As a general rule, shoes should be replaced every 300 to 500 miles or 483 to 805 kilometers (depending on your size, weight, foot strike, and shoe type). Keep a training log to keep track of your shoe mileage and be sure to replace them when you hit the 300 to 500 mile mark.

 

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Ground Trauma

Running traumatizes the body, especially joints in the legs, knees, and back, as well as the kidneys. You can minimize this possibility by taking several precautions. Never run on concrete. If possible, run on cinder tracks or dirt paths. Asphalt is not as bad as concrete but not as good as dirt. Always wear well-made running shoes designed to minimize shock to the joints, and get a new pair whenever your present ones start to wear out.

 

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How's and Why's of Footwear

It doesn’t matter how good sneakers may look with your running gear, it’s about what they are meant to do: protect, support, cushion, and stabilize your foot when it makes contact with the ground.

Choosing the proper sneaker for your foot is imperative. To take the guesswork out of what shoe works best for you, you have to have a clear understanding of your foot.

To do this, simply moisten the bottom of your bare foot and step on a brown paper bag. Trace along the outline of the footprint and bring it to your local running specialty store. Your foot map will provide the in-store specialist the information he or she needs to find the correct sneaker for you.

Robert's Observations

Change your running shoes!

 

The best running shoes are the shoes that fit your feet the best. They should be replaced every 400 to 500 miles, and you should only use your running shoes for run workouts. You should not be walking around in them.

 

Now some people believe that the whole 500 mile rule was created by companies like Nike. And that maybe the case. But I am erring on the side of caution. I treasure my feet and legs, and if spending a little more a few times a year will allow me to continue running injury free...well...then it's a nobrainer.

 

 

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The best way to dry your shoes after a rainy run?

 

Remove the insoles and then stuff the shoes with crumpled-up newspaper. Wrap more newspaper around the insoles. If it’s been an especially drenching run, you might have to restuff the shoes once or twice before they’re dry.

 

Do not put them on a radiator or a heat source, you will end up melting the glue and damaging your shoes. Even leaning them against a heat source can damage them.

New Shoes

Nothing like new gear to get you pumped up to run.  I got two new pairs of running shoes at a local PA store.  Shoes are so much cheaper in USA than EU.  My mother pushed me to get the flamboyant yellow and orange ones.  Made me laugh.

First day on them.  Here we go!