Anatomy of a Running Shoe

When choosing a running shoe, especially if you are limited to online, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. So many terms are used, with no apparent meaning: upper unit, last, medial post, shank, heel drop, etc. Aghhh!

This infographic puts everything into perspective, explaining in a visual way what each part of a running shoe is called, making the whole process much clearer.

Running Shoes Anatomy Infographic

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