=Overview of Shoe Recommendations=
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* '''Cushioning'''. Shoes vary in the mount of cushioning they provide, and this is my subjective rating. Note that generally a shoe becomes softer as it wears out, though this is not always the case. There is reasonable scientific evidence that higher levels of cushioning increase stresses on joints and have higher rates of injury. However, cushioning is also one way shoes provide protection from stones (the other is inflexibility). Cushioning can also reduce foot soreness on longer ultramarathons. * '''Flexibility'''. This is a subjective measure of how hard it is to bend the forefoot of the shoe. The higher the number the more flexible the shoe is. * '''Weight'''. The weight of a shoe makes a big difference in the [[Running Economy| energy cost of running]]. Even small changes in weight can make a big difference in how fast we run. * '''Drop'''. The drop is difference in sole thickness between the forefoot and heel. Larger drops can interfere with natural running form, and may increase the probability of [[Foot Strike| heel strike]].
=Shoe Modifications=
''Main article: [[Shoe Modifications]]''