Running: Hell-toe v. Forefoot Shoes

Frank W. Marrs III said:

I read most of the discussion on heel striking vs. foresfoot.midfoot striking. Much of the blame
for heel-toe footstroke was placed on shoe manufacturers because their cushoining patterns favor
heel striking. Does anyone know of any shoes that are more favorable toward forefoot striking than
others? If so, I'd like to know. Thanks.

I'm not aware of any shoes currently mfg'd specifically for a more fore front strike. I
would suspect a racing flat may be closer to that type of construction. However most racing
flats also sacrafice fore foot cushioning too and probably won't do you a whole lot of good
for longer runs. Just a guess.

~Matt

Frank W. Marrs III said:

I read most of the discussion on heel striking vs. foresfoot.midfoot striking. Much of the blame
for heel-toe footstroke was placed on shoe manufacturers because their cushoining patterns favor
heel striking. Does anyone know of any shoes that are more favorable toward forefoot striking than
others? If so, I'd like to know. Thanks.

New Balance racing flats RC230 for a pure racing flat that encourages forefoot strike. Geta running
coach to test your balance and add wedges to heel to shift forward as necessary.

Asics DS Trainers are a racing flat like construction but heavier composition/cushioning for
fast training.

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I read most of the discussion on heel striking vs. foresfoot.midfoot striking. Much of the blame
for heel-toe footstroke was placed on shoe manufacturers because their cushoining patterns favor
heel striking. Does anyone know of any shoes that are more favorable toward forefoot striking than
others? If so, I'd like to know. Thanks.

man, i tell you, there's nothing worse than a bad case of Hell Toe. i've tried everything...
vaseline, bandaids, shoes with a bigger toe box, thicker socks. The doctors have no clue what i can
do about it. other athletes haven't a clue what i'm even talking about. all i know is that Hell Toe
is not to be taken lightly. we must respect Hell Toe.

🙂

Cam

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Not every race can be a perfect experience, but every race can be a learning experience.

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I read most of the discussion on heel striking vs. foresfoot.midfoot striking. Much of the blame
for heel-toe footstroke was placed on shoe manufacturers because their cushoining patterns favor
heel striking. Does anyone know of any shoes that are more favorable toward forefoot striking
than others? If so, I'd like to know. Thanks.

man, i tell you, there's nothing worse than a bad case of Hell Toe. i've tried everything...
vaseline, bandaids, shoes with a bigger toe box, thicker socks. The doctors have no clue what i
can do about it. other athletes haven't a clue what i'm even talking about. all i know is that
Hell Toe is not to be taken lightly. we must respect Hell Toe.

I think that's what that Dr. Scholl's spray is for. Isn't that the one with the ads where the guy's
toes are on fire? That's about what I'd expect from hell toe.

If that doesn't work, you can always try to cool off your toes with a shot from your holy
water bottle.

Actually, triathletes shouldn't have any trouble with this malady at all because we spend up to 30
hours per week exorcising.

--Harold Buck

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