03/16/2021    

PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE

VA Podiatrist Interviews Golden Harper

 

Ben Pearl, DPM recently interviewed Golden Harper, a running expert and creator of Altra shoes, this week on his podcast Fit Foot U. Harper challenged the conventional process of running shoe selection. He stated that pronation, supination, and stability categories were not relevant in determining the proper running shoe. He described his shoes as being designed more for the natural way that we run.

 

Golden Harper

 

Also discussed was the optimum running form, which he stated was best exemplified by Kenyan elite runners. This technique was described as not only being more efficient but easier on the knees. Students from Temple University’s sports medicine club participated in the podcast.