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Current running shoe design may increase chance of injury

Current running shoe design may increase chance of injury

Update: 2025-10-14
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A study into women's running shoes shows current designs are likely to reduce performance and increase chances of injury and discomfort because they are based on a man's foot. The study's author Chris Napier from the Simon Fraser University in Canada spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Current running shoe design may increase chance of injury

Current running shoe design may increase chance of injury