#289 The Science of Walking Shoes

#289 The Science of Walking Shoes

From Doctors of Running Podcast by Doctors of Running

April 15, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 289

About this episode

The episode explores the biomechanics of walking and how it influences footwear choices.

Matt, Nathan, and David lace up for a deep dive into the biomechanics of walking and what they mean for footwear. They break down how the foot moves through the gait cycle, what characteristics make a shoe well-suited for walking, and how details like heel bevel factor into the equation. The crew also rounds up their top brand picks for walking shoes and works through how to match common injuries with the right walking footwear. Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SPRINGDOCS to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com . Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING ! https://www.skratchlabs.com Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 20:28 - An intro to the mechanics of walking 27:18 - How the foot…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Nathan, David

Topics covered

  • biomechanics of walking
  • walking footwear
  • gait cycle
  • shoe characteristics
  • injury prevention
  • brand recommendations

Keywords

  • walking shoes
  • gait cycle
  • shoe characteristics
  • heel bevel
  • injury prevention
  • top brands

Sponsors

Rabbit, Skratch Labs

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