People who proclaim (often quite vehemently) that arch-supporting insoles are bad for your feet because they weaken your muscles take too narrow a view of the subject. They’re ignoring that we have different bodies and genetics. Let’s look at what the research shows, why some people might need insoles more than others, and the various ways you can keep your feet and body strong while using them.

What the latest plantar fasciitis research says about shoe types and how to figure out what might work best for your feet.

We cut through the hype around carbon plate running shoes and look at the research since they have hit the running shoe market in 2017.

We explain what can go wrong if you continue running in shoes that are past their prime and how to know when it’s time to change them.