A few reasons: 1. The lighter the shoe, the faster the run (as we’ve covered in great detail here). It helps that you do not feel like the shoe is weighing you down. 2. If the shoe is hig… See more

To make the shoe lightweight, it’s not enough to just cut back on the material. Brands have their own ways and they usually do a few different things at the same time. … See more

To make the shoes lightweight, brands have to cut corners. Sometimes, it can be as small as ditching the heel tab, while other times it can be as big as removing the tongue or h… See more

Rubber is heavy and it’s certainly heavier than the foam. But, good rubber coverage is imperative for shoes that should work for overpronators, for flat feet, for wet terrain, and that sh… See more