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#175 How Soft You Say? We Rank Shoes by Softness and How it Can Differ from Runner to Runner

Doctors of Running Podcast

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Exploring the Concept of Softness in Running Shoes

This chapter discusses the concept of softness in running shoes, including the scientific definition and the subjective experience of running in different shoes. It explores factors that affect perceived softness, such as foam deformation, compliance, and velocity. The hosts also touch on the subjective aspects of evaluating softness and highlight the importance of the shoe's interaction with the foot and floor.

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