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    1. Altitude-Sports
    2. Activities, What to buy? What do you need?
    3. Running

    Running shoes

    1.The height difference or the ‘’drop’’

     

    The drop it’s the difference of height between the front and back of the shoe:

    An average drop is around 12 mm

    The drop has an influence on the way the runner approaches the ground, in other words,  the way that he sets his foot on the ground (heel, front of the foot, toes). With a minimalistic shoe, (with a small or without a drop), an excellent technique is highly important to avoid injuries,  for example land in the front of the foot rather than the heel.

     

    2.The intermediate sole

    Absorbs the shocks and ensures stability.

    Composed of EVA or Polyurethane (PU)

     

    Material

    Advantages

    Disadvantages

    EVA

    Light

    Flexible

    Less durable

    Takes longer to go back to its original volume

    PU

    Durable

    Flexible

    Heavier

    Less rebound effect

    Harder

     

    3.Trail running

    This shoe generally offers  an excellent grip to run in paths where the field is uneven and sometimes slippery. The right shoe is essential to avoid injuries.

    The front of the shoe is most of the time given an extra protection to protect the toes against obstacles. Some shoes offer a waterproof membrane. But by doing so, take out some breathability.



    4.The maximalist (Hoka One One)

    Maximum absorption by the sole to reduce the shocks felt on the body and increase the comfort by reducing the fatigue on the feet and legs.  

    Since they have such good absorption they are suggested for :

    • People that are recovering from an injury
    • People with a heavy weight
    • Anyone that wants to run

    Advantages for all  ( Stats given by Hooka One One):

    25% of body chocs are reduced

    3.3% Energy gain

    15% The effort for the tibial muscle is reduced (Muscles that is most likely to get injuries amongst runners)


    5.How to choose our shoe

    The type of shoe and the necessary support must be chosen in regards of the mechanic of the runner, the way of running, how one puts the foot on the ground. Normally runners who need an specific support know it.

    a. The types of runners ( General associations)

     

    Démarche

    Representation

    Description

    Arc of the foot

    Necessary support

    *See next table

    Neutral

     

    Alignment of the leg and knee when one walks. There is a ‘’natural’’ pronation distributing the weight of the heel towards the outside of the foot and in front of the foot towards the big toe.

     

    Without support (neutral )or Stability (support 1)

    Hyper Pronunciation

     

    The ankle and leg roll inside while aligning the knee and the waist.   

     

    Stability (support 1) or control (support 2)

    Supination

     

    The foot rolls towards the exterior going away from the arch and towards the little toe. Very few people do supination.

     

    Stability (support 1) or control (support 2)

    b. The companies and technology

     

     

    Technologies

    Neutral

    Stability

    (support 1)

    Control

    (support 2)

    Trail

    Brooks

    • DNA midsole : adapted shock absorber
    • Super DNA : more cushion and return of energy
    • Segmented Crash Pad : absorbs and splits the shocks
    • Guide Rails : Helps aligning the body.

    Glycerin

    Ghost

    Launch

    Cascadia

    Neuro

    Adrenaline

    Ravenna

    Transcend

    Cadence

    Beast/Ariel

    Addiction

    Cascadia

    Adrenaline ASR

    Mizuno

    Wave : Disperses the energy of the impact, supports the arc, optimizes the stride.

    • Wave Fan : brings additional support to stabilize the foot (Perfect for the hyper-pronator runners ).
    • Parallel Wave : The foot stays in the center, the energy is divided in the shoe (Perfect for neutral runners)
    • Wave Infinity : pour une expérience constante et unique

    Hitogami

    Sayonara

    Rider

    Prophecy

    Catalyst

    Inspire

     

    Hayate

    Kazan

    Saucony

    • Everun :  in the sole, more cushion all the long of the race.

    Troiumph

    Ride

    Zealot

    Hurricane

    Guide

     

    Nomad

    Xodus

    Peregrine

    Zoot

    • Barefit : without sewing inside, more comfortable.  
    • Zbound+ : cushion less heavy and better in the long terme to split and distribute the energy to the runner.
    • CarbonSpan+: helps the natural stride of the runner to diminish the tiredness.

    Solana

    Del Mar

    Diego

    Laguna

       
               

    Hoka One One

    • Midsole Volume:  Maximal absorption of shocks
    • Meta-Rocker Geometry: Encourages an efficient stride.
    • Active Foot Frame: brings stability for many types of runners and feet.

    Clifton

    Challenger

    Speedgoat

    Bondi

    Conquest

    Mafate

    Mafate

    Speedgoat

    Challenger

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