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328: Expert Edition. Thomas Do Canto-Podiatrist & AUS Distance Running Rep. Tricky Conditions: Sesamoiditis

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The Role of the Rocker Bottom Design in Shoe Design

The rocker bottom design in shoes, obviously this is more prevalent now in the shoe market. Can that have a negative or positive effect on this, or it depends? The rocker will allow the shoe to sort of help you with that repulsive phase without the big toe joint having to extend as much. It's not really a true rocket design. To do a proper rocket to offload the sesame oil in the joint, it needs to be a high-stack shoe and the midsole needs to properly taper into the toes where it gets thinner.

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