When we talk shoes it's almost always midsoles: foams, plates, geometries, hype. We often forget the uppers of our shoes, and problems with them can make or break the running experience. Matt, David, and Nathan get together to talk about their three biggest pet-peeves when it comes to shoe fit. Heel rubbing, too much padding, narrow forefoots, and more. What are your fit pet-peeves? Email us at [email protected].

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:16 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 26:31 - What can make or break a shoe's upper
• 31:03 - Low forefoot volume and width
• 32:39 - Not enough room where the midfoot & forefoot transition
• 35:13 - Overly tapered toe boxes
• 41:25 - Too early of a taper
• 43:05 - Overly plush & padded uppers
• 46:37 - Tongues that are either too thick or too thin
• 51:37 - Not enough security in the midfoot
• 54:11 - Heel seams that cause rubbing
• 57:51 - Heel counters that angle into the Achilles
• 1:02:31 - Wrap-up