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Novo#319 This or That? Best Shoes for Everything from 5 to 50k11 de novembro de 2026 · 1 h 8 min
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We are Doctors of Running, a group of doctors of physical therapy all working to provide you all with information about the art and science of running and what we are putting on our feet. In this podcast we will be giving evidence-based deep dives into running related topics as well as detailed running shoe reviews. You can also check us out at our website -- doctorsofrunning.com, and on social media @doctorsofrunning To help us continue to produce content for you all, consider joining our support team: https://anchor.fm/doctors-of-running/support

Episódios 333

  1. #319 This or That? Best Shoes for Everything from 5 to 50k

    1 h 8 minEpisódio 319

    David and Nathan put a new spin on This or That, writing shoe scenarios for each other, from a marathon PR to a first 50K. What's better for a marathon PR: the New Balance SC Elite v6, SC Rebel, or 880? Xero or …

  2. #318 We're Injured. Here's How We're Rehabbing (Ankle, Achilles, and Foot Pain)

    58 minEpisódio 318

    David, Matt, and Nathan get personal about the injuries they're working through right now: David's fresh ankle sprain, Matt's battle with Achilles tendinopathy, and Nathan's journey through foot pain. They …

  3. #317 Mailbag! What Do We Think About Influencers at Marathons? Do Weighted Vests Help with Training?

    54 minEpisódio 317

    Nathan, Matt, and David open the mailbag to answer your questions: what do they think about sponsor entries and influencers at major marathons, and about cheating and false times? They also take on weighted …

  4. #316 Are Ultra Max Cushion Shoes the New Norm?

    58 minEpisódio 316

    Nathan, Matt, and David dig into a fast-growing new category of super-tall, super-cushioned trainers, not necessarily made for speed but for comfort cruising. Is it a real category? Who is it actually good for …

  5. #315 We Debate Every Recovery Tool for Runners

    1 h 8 minEpisódio 315

    Matt and Andrea tackle a question we get all the time: how do I recover faster? Are all those things we see on our algorithms helping or hurting us? Muscle scrapers, massage guns, compression, you name it, you …

  6. #314 2026 Super Shoe Roundup

    1 h 17 minEpisódio 314

    Nathan, Matt, and David take a look back at the 2026 super shoe class so far, comparing and contrasting new releases like the Tyr Valkyrie Elite 2, Nike Alphafly 4, Adidas Adios Pro 5, and others each take a …

  7. #313 This or That? Nonplated vs Plated 2026 Shoes? Versatile vs. Specific Footwear? Soft or Firm for Long Runs?

    1 h 11 minEpisódio 313

    David and Andrea run through a new round of This or That, They weigh the Sonicblast 2 against the SC Rebel, debate non-plated versus plated performance trainers, and take sides on specific-task versus versatile …

  8. #312 How Adidas Developed the New Adios Pro 5

    33 minEpisódio 312

    Matt sits down with Stephan Scholten, adidas' Global Vice President of Product, for an inside look at the development of the Adios Pro 5. Scholten walks through what's new in Adidas's popular racer — from the …

  9. #311 Mailbag! Do Height and Weight Influence Shoes? Tempus 2 Replacement? Drawbacks to Having Only One Shoe?

    51 minEpisódio 311

    David and Matt dig into the mailbag, covering whether there are any drawbacks to running in just one shoe, advice on managing ligament injuries, and how height and weight influence the way runners interact with …

  10. #310 We Rank Our 5 Performance Trainers: Does Fit Matter More than Midsoles?

    1 h 6 minEpisódio 310

    What's more important: fit or performance? Nathan, Matt, and David rank five performance trainers based on fit, then weight in on how fit and performance work together to better help you figure out what shoes …

  11. #309 Are Chinese Shoes Taking Over? Is Kejelcha Greatest All-Time? Biggest Shoe Surprise of 2026? | Group Chat

    1 h 10 min

    Join David and Matt as they go on a free-wheeling conversation on where running is headed. They discuss whether Asian shoe brands are poised for a bigger presence in the US market, whether the trend of new-age …

  12. #308 Mailbag! Understanding Your Running Form, Road Shoes for Knee Pain, Altra Vanish Carbon 2 First Thoughts

    1 h 3 minEpisódio 308

    Nathan, Matt, & David are here for our latest mailbag round. Matt shares some early thoughts on the Altra Vanish Carbon 3 and runs through more shoes currently in testing before diving into the mailbag. They …

  13. #307 Nike Pegasus Plus 2 First Thoughts + Matt and Andrea Debate the Summer's Best New Releases

    1 h 12 minEpisódio 307

    Andrea and Matt kick things off with early impressions of the Nike Pegasus Plus 2 before diving into another round of Buy or Sell. They debate whether the New Balance SC Elite v6 is the best super shoe the …

  14. #306 Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Topo Athletics: Brand Breakdown

    1 h 15 minEpisódio 306

    If you've been with us for a while, you know we're big fans of Topo Athletic. They're new releases: Specter 3 and Specter Elite have gotten some big acclaim, and for good reason. But, you might not know about …

    Notas do episódio

    If you've been with us for a while, you know we're big fans of Topo Athletic. They're new releases: Specter 3 and Specter Elite have gotten some big acclaim, and for good reason. But, you might not know about their full line of shoes. Matt, David, and Nathan are here to break down their lineup, from daily trainers, to max cushion shoes, to minimalist options.

    Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code AUGDOR10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.

    Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 2:04 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
    • 20:50 - A history of Topo Athletic
    • 30:22 - Topo Phantom 4 & Atmos 2
    • 34:36 - Ultrafly 6 & Aura
    • 44:34 - Cyclone 2, Specter 3, Specter Elite
    • 56:40 - Trail models
    • 1:10:44 - Minimalist shoes
    • 1:13:22 - Wrap-up
  15. #305 We Debate Footstrike Myths!

    1 h 10 minEpisódio 305

    Our social algorithms are full of quick-fix suggestions from "experts" telling us how this one change to foot strike (or cadence or form, etc) will fix all our pain! But they're often too good to be true. Matt …

    Notas do episódio

    Our social algorithms are full of quick-fix suggestions from "experts" telling us how this one change to foot strike (or cadence or form, etc) will fix all our pain! But they're often too good to be true. Matt, David, and Nathan do some footstrike mythbusting, starting with a primer on what footstrike actually is and how it factors into injury risk. They work through several persistent myths such as that most elite runners are mid/forefoot strikers, that forefoot striking is inherently more efficient, that changing footstrike is an easy fix for pain and more.

    Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code AUGDOR10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.

    Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com

    Chapters

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 1:01 - Reacting to Josh Kerr's new mile world record
    • 11:32 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
    • 25:20 - A primer on footstrike
    • 35:30 - How footstrike influences injury risk
    • 39:36 - Myth: most/all elite runners are mid/forefoot strikers
    • 42:20 - Myth: forefoot strike is more efficient
    • 47:38 - Myth: changing your footstrike is an easy fix for pain reduction
    • 52:04 - Myth: footstrike never changes
    • 55:40 - How footstrike can influence shoe choice
    • 1:06:30 - Wrap-up
  16. #304 Mailbag! New Balance SC Rebel vs. Elite v6? Difference Between Rockers and Toe-Spring? Do I Need Flexible AND Rockered Shoe?

    57 minEpisódio 304

    Nathan and Matt dig into the mailbag after sharing early thoughts on the New Balance SC Rebel and SC Elite v6 in this week's In For Testing. They cover a wide range of your questions, including whether unworn …

    Notas do episódio

    Nathan and Matt dig into the mailbag after sharing early thoughts on the New Balance SC Rebel and SC Elite v6 in this week's In For Testing. They cover a wide range of your questions, including whether unworn shoes age in storage, what makes a good all-terrain "safe" shoe, the biomechanical differences between forefoot rockers and toe-spring, and whether it's worth rotating flexible shoes with stiffer, rockered ones, and much more. Want your mailbag question on the next episode? Email us at [email protected]!

    Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SUMMERDOCS (for July) and AUGDOR10 (for August) to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.

    Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com

    Chapters

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 2:46 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
    • 9:54 - Thoughts on the New Balance SC Rebel
    • 15:32 - New Balance SC Elite v6
    • 21:32 - Do shoes age when stored without being worn?
    • 24:00 - Good all-around, all-terrain "safe" shoes
    • 26:34 - The difference between forefoot rockers and toe-spring, and their biomechanical effects
    • 34:50 - Is it helpful to rotate flexible shoes with stiff, rockered shoes?
    • 40:34 - Does everyone with low arches need stability shoes?
    • 44:46 - Can big toe stiffness cause arch pain?
    • 48:24 - Is there a shoe similar to the New Balance 860?
    • 50:20 - Super shoes with some stability
    • 53:04 - Best shoes with arch support
    • 56:14 - Wrap-up
  17. #303 2026 Daily Trainers Go Head-to-Head in Our World Cup!!

    1 h 20 minEpisódio 303

    Matt, David, and Nathan bring bracket-style competition to the podcast, seeding a 16-team field of flagship daily trainers — one from each brand — in an homage to the World Cup that just wrapped up. Tune in to …

  18. #302 Buy or Sell: Changing Legacy Shoes? Brands Making Variants of a Favorite Shoe? Specialty Racing Shoe Uppers?

    1 h 8 minEpisódio 302

    Matt and David take on another round of Buy or Sell! They debate whether brands should be creating multiple variants of the same shoe, adding specialty uppers to existing models, spinning off new lines from …

    Notas do episódio

    Matt and David take on another round of Buy or Sell! They debate whether brands should be creating multiple variants of the same shoe, adding specialty uppers to existing models, spinning off new lines from popular shoes, and making dramatic changes to long-standing favorites. They also weigh in on whether uppers matter more than midsoles before closing out with a couple bonus mailbag questions. Want your buy/sell proposition or mailbag question on the next episode? Email us at [email protected]!

    Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SUMMERDOCS to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.

    Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com

    Chapters

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 3:50 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
    • 21:50 - Buy or Sell: Making multiple variants of the same shoe
    • 28:18 - Specialty uppers on existing shoes
    • 33:15 - Uppers are more important than midsoles
    • 36:16 - Creating new shoe models out of popular shoe lines
    • 44:47 - Dramatically changing a long-standing shoe
    • 51:08 - Mailbag: what causes black toenails?
    • 56:14 - Racing shoes to help with SI joint pain
    • 1:06:22 - Wrap-up
  19. #301 Fact or Fiction? You Can Adjust to Any Shoe? Cooldowns are Important? 40+ Mile Weeks are Needed for Marathons?

    54 minEpisódio 301

    Nathan and David team up for a new round of Fact or Fiction, playing myth busters with your latest questions. They weigh in on questions about drop adjustment, cooldowns, gait analysis, training frequency and …

  20. #300 The Best Shoes We Tested So Far in 2026 (Episode 300!)

    1 h 16 minEpisódio 300

    Episode 300 is here! And Matt, David, and Andrea mark the milestone by taking stock of the best running shoes of 2026 so far. They work through their top picks across every major category — daily trainers …

  21. #299 Mailbag! Top Stable Neutral Shoes of 2026? Shoes for Bunions?

    1 h 2 minEpisódio 299

    David, Matt, and Nathan dig into the mailbag, fielding questions on stable neutral shoe picks, footwear options for runners dealing with bunions, trail stability shoes, and what the evidence says about …

  22. #298 Ranking Our Top 5 Favorite Max Cushion Shoes of All-Time

    50 minEpisódio 298

    David and BJ count down their top five max cushion shoes of all time, breaking down what earns a shoe a spot on the list and what sets the top pick apart from the rest of the field, including some deep cuts and …

  23. #297 This or That? Choosing Between High End vs. Mid Tier Shoes

    1 h 1 minEpisódio 297

    Nathan, Matt, and David play a round of This or That, pitting mainline trainers against their premium counterparts to decide which they'd actually pick. They work through head-to-head matchups across several …

  24. #296 Mailbag! Best Light Trainers? High Drop Alternatives? + Introducing Our New Rabbit x DOR Merch!!

    1 h 3 minEpisódio 296

    Nathan, Matt, and David open with an update on David's post-Boston rehab before diving into the mailbag. They field a range of footwear and injury questions, covering shoe options for Achilles tendinopathy and …

  25. #295 Rethinking How We Categorize Shoes

    1 h 3 minEpisódio 295

    Matt and Andrea work through a range of shoes they've been testing, sharing thoughts on the direction Saucony and Brooks are heading, Andrea's track spike adventures, and a mix of recent pickups including the …

  26. #294 Fact or Fiction: Soft Shoes Reduce Injury Risks? High Arches Means You Need Arch Support? Skipping Warmups is Bad?

    1 h 4 minEpisódio 294

    Nathan, Matt, and David put a series of common running beliefs to the test in a round of Fact or Fiction. They dig into questions about training, biomechanics, and gear — weighing the evidence on everything …

  27. #293 David’s Boston Marathon Recap, New Brooks and Saucony Shoes

    1 h 39 minEpisódio 293

    Matt and David work through a packed shoe rotation before David shares a detailed account of his Boston Marathon experience. On the footwear side, they cover the Brooks Hyperion Max 4, Saucony Triumph 24 …

  28. #292 Between Two Feet: Superblast 3, Deviate Nitro Elite 4 and the Benefits of Super Shoe Diversity

    1 h 6 minEpisódio 292

    Matt and Andrea are back for another Between Two Feet episode, comparing notes on a trio of high-performance shoes. They work through the ASICS Superblast 3, the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4, and the On …

  29. #291 Mailbag! London Marathon Thoughts? Ideal Walking Shoes? Favorite Easy Day Trainer?

    59 minEpisódio 291

    Nathan, Matt, and David open with their reactions to the London Marathon before diving into the mailbag. They field questions on finding the right walking shoes for knee pain, navigating how to get get into …

  30. #290 Buy or Sell: Data is Overrated? Banning Water Cups at Marathons? Super Trainers are Better?

    1 h 3 minEpisódio 290

    Matt and David are back with a new installment of Buy or Sell. They debate the merits of data versus hands-on testing in shoe reviews and make the case that the era of 35-39mm being considered max cushion is …

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