01/03/2015    

PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE

"Fat" Shoes May Help Ultrarunners But Data Not Yet In: CA Podiatrist

 

There’s no data to support or refute fat shoes because they’re too new, says sports podiatrist Dr. Kevin Kirby. Recently, Kirby gave a talk at the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Race on foot-strike patterns of ultrarunners. Fat shoes, he thinks, could be helpful for ultramarathoners and runners who log an inordinate amount of downhills.

 

Dr. Kevin Kirby

 

Give fat shoes a try if you think they’ll help, suggests Kirby. Just keep in mind that what works for some doesn’t necessarily work for all.

 

Source: Christopher Solomon, Outside Magazine [January 2015]