Why Now Is the Best Time to Find Running Shoes on Sale
Running seems like a cheap sport (you just need shoes!) until you actually go shoe shopping. Basic models are usually well over $100 new, and their cushioning breaks down after…
Your Spin Bike Needs Pedal Adapters
Photo: Maridav (Shutterstock) Cycling shoes are a must if you own a spin bike, and they’re extremely common on road bikes, too. The shoes are stiff enough to properly transmit…
What Are Stability Shoes, and Do They Really Matter?
Photo: AlexMaster (Shutterstock) With the overwhelming amount of features advertised on different running shoes, it’s difficult to parse out what does and doesn’t matter for your comfort and performance. Last…
Is It Really Safe to Lift Barefoot?
Photo: khoamartin (Shutterstock) Years ago, the idea that you could run barefoot, instead of in running shoes, shook the running community. (The ultimate result: The market exploded with expensive shoes…
Why You’re Overthinking Your Running Shoes, According to Science
Photo: Lysenko Andrii (Shutterstock) Shoe lore, of dubious provenance, is rampant in running communities. You need to get fitted for the right shoe for your feet, one school of thought…
When You Really Need to Replace Your Running Shoes, According to Reddit
Photo: FOTOKITA (Shutterstock) You’ve probably heard the advice that running shoes are only good for about 300 to 500 miles, and after that, the cushioning is so broken down that…
Why You Need ‘Cycling Shoes’ to Ride a Spin Bike (and How to Pick Them Out)
Photo: Mar Fernandez (Shutterstock) Back when I biked everywhere, I would wear my regular sneakers and slip my feet into toe cages that I’d attached to the pedals of my…
Jump Into Spring With Colorful Sneakers From Cariuma, Get Free Shipping Too
OCA Low Top Canvas | $79 | Cariuma | Use Code DOWNTOEARTH Cariuma is a company definitely making waves in the sustainability space. They’re dedicated to fighting against wasteful practices…
What’s the Difference Between All These Running Shoes?
Photo: Sandratsky Dmitriy (Shutterstock) When you walk into a shoe store, you’ll see hundreds of pairs to choose from. From barefoot running shoes to a $200 pair of Nike’s. The…