Doctors of Running Podcast

#169 Mailbag! The Role of Plates in Shoes, Matching Super Shoes to Your Own Mechanics, the Best Shoes for Bunions and More


Listen Later

This week's episode is all about your questions! We love hearing from you and fielding your questiosn, so Nate and Matt are here to answer more. They discuss the role of plates, foams, and more in super shoes, and the possible efficiency of the Nike Alphafly's Zoom Air Pods. They give tips for finding comfortable shoes when dealing with bunions, training your body for shoes with different heel drops, and much more. Keep the questions coming by hitting us up on Instagram or at [email protected]!

Chapters

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 4:09 - What makes a super shoe "super"?
  • 7:24 - What role does the plate play in super shoes?
  • 15:38 - How do Nike's Air Pods influence efficiency?
  • 16:43 - Matching super shoes with your own running mechancis
  • 22:30 - Why aren't other companies using things like Air Pods?
  • 24:34 - Super shoes the DOR team races in
  • 26:26 - How to find shoes for bunions
  • 38:14 - Running in shoes with differing heel drops
  • 45:54 - How does posterior heel flare impact stability?
  • 48:14 - How does a posterior heel bevel facilitate running mechanics?
  • 57:08 - Wrap-up
  • The holidays are near which means it’s time for deals. Whether you’re shopping for your favorite runner or gearing up for a big 2024, Running Warehouse has your back with sales from all your favorite brands. Check out particularly big deals from Saucony for all your road running needs. The Ride, Guide, and Tempus are go-to trainers for our team and models you’ll want to check out for your next workout. For off road runners, Salomon shoes have become a team favorite for hitting the trails. The Salomon Ultra Glide and Sense Ride are two phenomenal Trail Blazers that we’ve gone back to time and time again. 

    Visit ⁠Running Warehouse⁠ today to start your holiday shopping today!

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Doctors of Running PodcastBy Doctors of Running

    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9

    4.9

    187 ratings


    More shows like Doctors of Running Podcast

    View all
    Marathon Training Academy by Angie and Trevor

    Marathon Training Academy

    1,498 Listeners

    Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running by RunnersConnect : Running Coaching Community

    Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

    883 Listeners

    The Strength Running Podcast by Jason Fitzgerald

    The Strength Running Podcast

    1,298 Listeners

    Running Rogue by Chris McClung

    Running Rogue

    472 Listeners

    The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show by CITIUS MAG

    The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show

    1,767 Listeners

    The Rambling Runner Podcast by Matt Chittim

    The Rambling Runner Podcast

    492 Listeners

    Run4PRs by Run4PRs

    Run4PRs

    189 Listeners

    For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running by Jonathan Levitt

    For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

    404 Listeners

    The Run Smarter Podcast by Brodie Sharpe

    The Run Smarter Podcast

    139 Listeners

    The Drop by Believe in the Run

    The Drop

    349 Listeners

    The Running Explained Podcast by Elisabeth Scott

    The Running Explained Podcast

    431 Listeners

    Fuel for the Sole by Fuel for the Sole

    Fuel for the Sole

    272 Listeners

    The Planted Runner by Evergreen Podcasts

    The Planted Runner

    360 Listeners

    Tread Lightly Podcast by Amanda Brooks & Laura Norris

    Tread Lightly Podcast

    307 Listeners

    Relay by Relay

    Relay

    108 Listeners