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Why are stiff running shoes getting the spotlight? Why do runners flex and twist shoes in running stores? How is stiffness related to your running performance?  20+ hours of research is summarised in this guide - covering both scientific studies, authoritative articles and our lab data.  Choose flexible running shoes if you are looking for comfort and shoes for long runs. Most daily trainers focus on flexibility. Choose stiff running shoes if you want to improve your run[…]

We spent 50+ hours creating a tool and doing the research for this guide. We’ve covered stack height in great detail and backed everything with our lab data. Our tool will tell you which stack height works for you by using your criteria and going through our database.  Stack height is the amount of material between your feet and the ground. It is measured when your feet are not in the shoes as the midsole will compress due to a person’s weight, distorting the data. It’s[…]

This is the quickest method to find out your foot dimensions at home with just a few props. How to measure shoe size at home Tips: Measure in the evening, when the foot is at its fullest shape Be barefoot or put on socks that you plan to wear with the new shoes Stand on a hard surface Tips: Ask a friend to help you Stand straight with your weight equally distributed on both legs Trace both feet because it’s normal for one to be longer than the other Tips: Measure the dis[…]

We’ve tracked 12 million price points on more than 2000 pairs of running shoes and 5000 trainers over 7 years from +200 retailers to give you the scientific answer to when is the best time to buy.  Most articles say “spring” or “March/April” with the argument that this is when new models are replacing old models so the old models are sold cheaper. We’ll be testing that hypothesis out in this article to see if it holds true (hint: it’s not so simple). Throughout this arti[…]

Disclaimer: Shoe size conversions are not 100% true because the brands are not aligned on their approach to shoe sizing. We spent 250 hours researching various approaches to shoe sizing and compared 190+ brand size charts to help you convert with higher accuracy. Shoe size converter NOTE: This conversion is based on the average measurements across brands. Your actual size may vary depending on these factors: Shoe brand. Manufacturers are not aligned on how they size thei[…]

Arch support is not a quick fix. But, can running shoes with arch support improve your running experience? This is an in-depth guide that gives a necessary overview of arch height and running shoes with arch support.  Shoe fanatics should keep in mind that it’s the feet’s job to dissipate shock and actively stabilise during push-off. Not the shoes'.  When it does come to shoes, we cut them in half to better understand which arches they would work best for If you’re exper[…]

Do you supinate? Can shoes correct overpronation? How is pronation related to injuries? We’ve spent over 40 hours researching pronation and presented it all in this guide.  If your runs are comfortable with no issues, don’t bother with pronation. However, if you’re experiencing discomfort, it’s always best to consult a specialist (e.g. podiatrist).  Disclaimer: The purpose of this guide is to educate, not to make any medical diagnosis or recommendation. What is pronation[…]

We spent over 300 hours reading 30+ scientific papers and analysing data from more than 350 running shoes that we tested in our lab to help you gain an in-depth understanding of heel-to-toe drop.  What is heel to toe drop? Heel to toe drop is the difference in height between the heel and forefoot in an athletic shoe. It’s measured in millimetres, going from 0 to 15mm in running shoes. It’s also called heel drop, shoe drop, shoe offset, heel differential, toe drop, pitch,[…]

After spending over 100 hours summarising 30 scientific studies and analysing over 450 models from RunRepeat’s shoe database, we’re delivering an ultimate guide that will answer all of your questions on high-top and low-top basketball shoes. For almost half a century, high-top shoes were a synonym for basketball footwear. As foot and ankle injuries are the most common injuries in basketball (source), it seemed logical that the high-tops provide better ankle support and o[…]