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Finding the right running shoes at a shoe shop is not always easy. To ensure you buy the right one, make sure it fits you perfectly and comfortably from heel to toe. So, if you are a new runner, it may be tricky to find out which type of running shoes suits you the most. First, you have to know which type of running shoes you are looking for. So, whether you are buying your first pair of running shoes for a marathon training or specifically looking for a pair of good women running shoes, we are pleased to speak to three runners who share their advice on what to buy and what to look for when buying a pair of running shoes. 1. Jeremy Lee Bio: Singaporean, 49-years-old, Regional Director Runner: Jeremy Lee Jeremy is an avid runner, who enjoys running marathons and ultra-marathons on...

It’s back. Ever since the discontinuation of Chris Sharma’s first generation, the Evolv Shaman acted as an intermediate workhorse more than a performance bouldering shoe. In 2022, America’s largest climbing shoe manufacturer redesigned and rebuilt this now-highly-downturned climbing shoe to better approach the performance market. It worked. Although the Evolv Phantom may remain the best shoe in Evolv’s range for outdoor bouldering, the stiff downturned style struggles on plastic climbing holds and slabs. Keen Shoes For Women It is a core-based monster, designed to help the climber dig into smaller footholds. Although it will work on fibreglass, the inflexible design is better used on foot chips than low-angle smears. Here, the Shaman excels. The Options Before going further, some clar...

“We worked on it for a long time and now it’s here, the first vegan bike shoe.” Love to ride mountain bikes but hate wearing dead animals? Well we finally have a product that will fit your fancy out of Germany. Check out the world’s first vegan clip in cycling shoes by Doghammer. The Bike Graveler ($168 USD) features upper material made from vegan leather and linen with an insole fashioned from recycled cork and non-slip Vibram sole. Rick Owens Shoes Whether or not you choose eat an animal free diet, everyone can appreciate Doghammer’s environmentally friendly approach to shoe production and you may consider paying the premium for sustainable bike shoes even if you like a fat steak on your plate. We worked on it for a long time and now it’s here, the first vegan bike shoe. The Bike...

What started as a small project for Loving Soles in 2011 has grown over time to become arguably the largest shoe collection drive in South Florida — certainly in recent years. Last year, while the economic effects of COVID-19 were still strongly felt, and many households were stretched thin, charitable giving seemed to increase. For the now annual shoe drive that meant more people stepped up to help their neighbors and translated into 5,000 pairs of shoes. The organization was founded by Ileana Gutierrez McGoohan and Chippewa Boots her two teenage children who lead the grassroots efforts of collecting shoes for the homeless through their connections at schools and friends in their local area. Eventually as her kids aged out of high school the torch was passed on to neighbors and frie...

Flor de Maria Rivera has had four career changes in her life, and has lived across the country and traveled around the world — but now she feels like she’s where she belongs. “Everything in life works out the way it’s supposed to,’ said the Los Gatos local, who has gone from reporting sports to designing shoes. Rivera was born in Peru and moved to the South Bay with her family when she was 14. She went on to have a successful career in television and public relations before kickstarting her fashion career, moving to New York City and launching an eponymous shoe line. Her colorful, on trend shoes have lots of straps, so one pair can be worn several different ways. Celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Megan Foxx, Saweetie and Jayda Pinkett Smith have worn Flor de Maria Rivera designs. ...

Women achieved quite a feat with their feet in 2018 when they tipped the scales in running. Notably, more women than men participated in the sport recreationally, according to The State of Running 2019, a report by RunRepeat. So, that's the good news, but there's also a downside. Along those lines, in a celebratory feature on the science behind female running, The New York Times reported that women are often more prone to heel-strike-related injuries. Heel striking is when your heel hits the ground first, which can increase the adverse effects of the impact, which is associated with an increased risk of injuries (via Healthline). So if you watch your feet and it seems you're a heel-striker, Sole Review suggests that you'll want to look for a woman's running shoe with a drop somewhere in...