Think of this episode like a game show/quiz: buy or sell? Nate, David, and Matt take a look at a bunch of different trends in the running shoe world and ask whether they would buy or sell each of them. Are mega-stack trainers worth it? Should EVA be kicked to the curb? Should we train in plated trainers and/or super shoes? What's the point of the new crop of short-distance racing shoes? Tune in for our takes on all of these and more!

Chapters

0:00 - Intro
05:34 - Buy or Sell: shoes with 40+mm of stack height
14:30 - 3D foot scans to help you pick shoes
23:20 - Ditch EVA for PEBA
30:02 - Plated training shoes
38:58 - Matching foot type or pronation to shoe type
44:28 - Dual-density midsoles
50:45 - Shoes without true rubber outsoles
55:52 - Daily training in super shoes
1:03:54 - Super shoes built for short distance races
1:11:39 - Wrap-up

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#143 Buy or Sell: Plated Training Shoes, 3D Foot Scans, 40+mm Stack Height Shoes and More