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Arch Support for Runners: What, How and Why [In-Depth Guide]

Arch Support for Runners: What, How and Why [In-Depth Guide]

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'.  If you’re experiencing pain, see a specialist. The purpose of this guide is to educate, not to make any medical diagnosis[…]


Pronation 101: Running Shoe Choices, DIY Analysis, Injuries

Pronation 101: Running Shoe Choices, DIY Analysis, Injuries

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[…]


Heel to Toe Drop: The Ultimate Guide

Heel to Toe Drop: The Ultimate Guide

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,[…]


High-top vs. Low-top Basketball Shoes

High-top vs. Low-top Basketball Shoes

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[…]