What\u2019s the deal with athletic footwear?
\nOn the one hand, you have fancy, expensive running and sports shoes coming out every couple of months claiming some new technological \u201cbreakthrough\u201d for more comfort, safety, and even performance.
\nAnd then you have the crowd that dismisses those products as pure marketing puffery and that swears by minimalist shoes for all athletics or even none at all.
\nWhat are we supposed to make of this?
\nI\u2019m no expert when it comes to running or the best footwear for healthy feet, so I invited someone onto the podcast who is. Specifically, my guest is Steven Sashen, who\u2019s a Masters All-American sprinter\u2014meaning he\u2019s one of the fastest men over the age of 50 in the US\u2014as well as the founder of Xero Shoes, a brand dedicated to designing thin and flexible shoes for walking, running, and all other athletic activities.
\nIn this episode, we chat about . . .
\nSo, if you want to learn about how to build stronger, healthier feet, listen to this episode!
\n4:31 - Is it better to run barefoot or with shoes?
\n11:26 - Are padded shoes worse for you than running barefoot?
\n13:12 - What is the proper method of running?
\n17:35 - Why is it hard to run properly with a fancy pair of running shoes?
\n29:33 - What about people with flat feet?
\n30:35 - What are some other benefits of strengthening your feet?
\n39:32 - Are there any tips for transitioning from fancier shoes to a more minimalist approach?
\nMentioned on The Show:
\nBooks by Mike Matthews: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/
\nhttps://xeroshoes.com/
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/xeroshoes/
\nSteven's Podcast - The MOVEMENT Movement: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movement-movement/id1456342261
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