Effect of Highly Cushioned Shoes on Ground Reaction Forces during Running Matthew Ruder, Phatarapon Atimetin, Erin Futrell, Irene Davis. Presented at the ACSM Meeting; San Diego May 2015 Quote: In contrast to the recent trend of minimal footwear, highly cushioned running shoes have begun to emerge on the market. These shoes are designed with a very thick midsole, with claims that they reduce the impact of landing.
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Effect of maximalist running shoes on ground reaction forces