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

Doctors of Running Podcast

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The Role of Plates in Shoe Efficiency

This chapter discusses the role of plates in running shoe design and their contribution to shoe efficiency. The speakers explain that while the plate does play a role in facilitating forward motion and stiffening up the foam, it is not the main contributor to efficiency. They also touch on the properties of P-Bax foam and the need for more studies on plate involvement.

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