One of my favorite recreational sports is volleyball! Getting together with friends at the beach to play sand volleyball is a grand old time, but I’ve never played organized volleyball, so I don’t have the necessary equipment for it. However, I have an excess of running shoes, being a dedicated runner and all. Can you …
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Now and again, most of us wish we could add a couple of inches of height. At least I do. What if I told you the answer to your heart’s deepest desire can be found in your everyday running shoes? You wouldn’t believe me. Truthfully, do running shoes make you taller? Your running shoes can …
Increasingly, where and how we spend our money is a reflection of our ideals and opinions. Shopping for running shoes is an extension of this. For years America has depended on cheap Chinese manufacturing to turn quick profits on many products. However, many Americans are disgruntled by this and would rather pay top dollar for …
An excellent cardio alternative to running is tennis – it’s a challenging game that provides an opportunity to socialize with friends while enjoying various health benefits. That said, not everybody has the disposable income to buy a ton of tennis gear, especially if only for recreational purposes. Can you use running shoes for playing tennis? …
One of the greatest weapons at a runner’s disposal is his or her local running shop. If you’ve never been by, you’re missing out on a world of fun and high-quality gear. Better yet, local shops often offer diagnostic services for runners, such as analyzing footstrike. These services beg the question, should you get fitted …
Ever wondered why running shoes are ugly? From crazy tread designs to gaudy colors and shades, modern running shoes have become quite the eyesore. In this article, we’re going to dive deep into the tech behind some of these crazy looks and document the way running shoes have changed over the years. Running shoes that …
Many people enjoy Converse sneakers because they’re versatile, stylish, and comfortable. But as an avid runner, you may be wondering, can you run in Converse All-Stars? You can run in Converse shoes, but they are a bad choice for running because they don’t offer enough arch support, air flow, heel drop, or cushion. Running in shoes …
Running shoes are quite expensive and it bothers me when I spend that much money on a pair only to wear them out on runs. If you’re like me, you may feel like it’s wasteful to buy new shoes that can’t even be worn out. To maximize the value you get out of them, ask …
If there’s one thing about runners, it’s that we sweat – a lot. For some unlucky runners, this can include sweaty, stinky feet. Now, let’s face it: nobody likes a smelly pair of shoes. Couple that with muddy trail conditions or road grime and you’ve got a gnarly mess to deal with. When it’s time …
A runner’s worst nightmare is a smelly pair of shoes! The smell lingers and then your feet stink too. But why do running shoes start to stink so quickly? How can runners deep clean their shoes to get them smelling fresh again? Your running shoes probably smell bad from bacterial growth and organic acids that …
