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Running shoe companies must abandon the practice of designing women’s footwear by simply modifying men’s shoes into smaller sizes and brighter colors, according to new research published in the ...

Women’s running shoes might be holding them back from reaching their full athletic potential, according to a recent study. Published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, the paper found that there ...

Sports footwear manufacturers should ditch the "shrink it and pink it" approach to women's running shoes, because it fails to differentiate women's distinct anatomical and biomechanical needs across ...

Despite known sex and gender differences between males/men and females/women, most current running footwear is designed for and tested on males/men. This qualitative study aimed to explore the running ...

You can buy a cute pair of shoes for under $20, but let’s be honest — you shouldn’t. You spend most of your day on your feet, whether you’re walking, standing, or moving from one place to the next.

The era of “shrink it and pink it” is over (sort of). Shoe brands have been constructing shoes on women’s lasts, dialing into their differing anatomy from men. Women with bigger feet have to resort to ...

Step up your style with these luxe lace-ups, sleek slip-ons and perfect platforms Written By Written by Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Medea Giordano is a staff writer at Buy Side, covering style, home, ...

Hailos Shoes is the newest business venture from owners Chris and Michele Hendry. Introduced in July, the boutique offers an elevated experience and a large selection of shoes curated with women in ...

Historically, golf shoes and sneakers haven’t had a lot in common. But now, we’re seeing crossover between golf shoes and running shoes. Some companies that make running shoes are taking their running ...