Almost every shoe out there has some type of cushion/foam in it, such as EVA, TPU, Pebax, etc.
But does cushion actually do anything other than protect from rocks and stuff? I feel like it just blurs our perception of the ground and causes us to hit the ground harder with a stiffer foot.
Discus.
perplexedrunner wrote:
protect from rocks and stuff
Well, you just answered your own question.
setyourselffree wrote:
perplexedrunner wrote:
protect from rocks and stuff
Well, you just answered your own question.
Well, then why do people wear cushioned shoes on roads?
My roads have some rocks and stuff......
Also, they can be used for light mileage and for efficient runners that don't need support. That's just a thought or common sense, take it how you want.
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