The recent disqualification of the Derara Hurisa from the Vienna marathon was the first high-profile disqualification of an athlete for a violation of the new footwear rules from World Athletics on ...

This photo provided by Nike Inc. shows its next-generation thick-soled model "Air Zoom Alphafly Next%". The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about thick-soled running ...

There was a time not so long ago when less was more in the running shoe world. Shoes were stripped down to bare bones, touting thin rubber and feather-light features that were said to promote a more ...

One year after World Athletics delivered their ruling on fairness in shoes, the debate continues whether it was justified or appropriate. When thinking about regulating shoes, there are two important, ...

Take one look at the GT18 and you may guess this shoe is all about cushioning. You may even think to yourself that it’s a Hoka-clone. But, MBT has roots going as far back as 1996, and bears some ...

AS so often, we begin with a clarification. I'm not talking about thick shoes vis-a-vis the stoutness of, say, a brogue. I'm talking of shoes that don't have a brain. Your own grey matter – located in ...