Increased Vertical Impact Forces and Altered Running Mechanics with Softer Midsole Shoes Jennifer Batlich , Christian Maurer, Benno M. Nigg PlusONe April 21, 2015DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0125196 Quote: To date it has been thought that shoe midsole hardness does not affect vertical impact peak forces during running.
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Increased Vertical Impact Forces and Altered Running Mechanics with Softer Midsole Shoes