By Noel Paine Will the shoes of the elites help you run faster?I have been running and racing for what seems a very long time (more than 30 years). I have worn many racing shoes and watched how the shoes have changed and how science and technology have changed the design, shape and weight of […]
Noel Paine
Noel Paine is a Canadian runner, racewalker and writer with a passion for healthy active living. He has published four books on running and racewalking (including one book for running dads) and has written for publications like Canadian Running magazine and iRun magazine. You can find him on Twitter @NoelPaine. You can find his books on Amazon!
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10 Best Waterproof Running Shoes That Keep Your Feet Dry in Wet Weather
By Noel Paine Anytime its raining, it can make it harder to get out the door to get that run in. One of the key things that make running in the rain are wet shoes and feet! I have been running for over 30-years and have run on wet days in every season.When I started […]
9 Best Winter Running Shoes With Good Grip and Uppers to Keep Feet Warm
By Noel Paine Winter in many parts of the world can be cold, snowy and sometimes icy. In North America especially, winters can be tough for many runners. Growing up in Canada, I have run through many cold winters and got out for a run on some very brutal days; having the right type of […]
Saucony Kinvara 15 Review – Back to What Works
By Noel Paine The Saucony Kinvara has always been a fairly popular model for the brand. It has been a relatively flexible (no extra stabilizers), lower drop shoe that is decently light and responsive without being a race shoe and with a midsole that is right in the middle in terms of softness. Its on […]
7 Best Zero Drop Running Shoes That Mimic Barefoot Running
By Noel Paine Are Zero Drop the Same as Minimalist Shoes?To be clear and state things simply, sneakers with zero drop are running shoes where there is no difference in the height of the midsole between the heel and toe of the shoe. There is no slope or drop from heel to toe, they are […]
6 Best Shoes for Orthotics
By Noel Paine I am a longtime runner and have experience assessing people for orthotics and actually making them and fitting them into many types of footwear. I also wore orthotics for several years before gaining more foot strength and not needing them anymore. Orthotics can be a permanent supportive device or something that is […]
Shoes for Racewalkers! What Do I Need?
By Noel Paine One of the common questions new racewalkers ask is – what shoes should I wear?Racewalking is not casual walking and, it’s not running. How you move your legs and feet is significantly different. The similarities are that racewalkers and runners need shoes that cushions the impact as you hit the ground, is […]
Keen KW400 Review – A Shoe Designed Just for Walking?
By Noel Paine With runners and walkers doing different things with their legs and feet, it makes sense that the shoes for each would be a bit different. It seems however that most people out walking are wearing running shoes. This may be due to the fact that there are lots of runners and running […]
Should you be Hyped up for the Brooks Hyperion Tempo?
By Noel Paine “We believe a run can change a day, a life, the world.” – BrooksI have not always been able to run in Brooks running shoes as I used to wear orthotics and it really limited my shoe choices. My feet got stronger, and my options expanded exponentially. As a runner, years ago who […]
HOKA Vs BROOKS – Comparison of Two Running Shoe Brands
By Noel Paine Today I will compare the HOKA and Brooks shoe brands.Running shoes brands look to make their shoes distinct from other brands, something that sets them apart. There are enough different feet out there for different styles and fits of running shoes. With 26 bones in each foot and with feet that come […]
