Runners Who Wear This Type of Shoe Are More Likely to Get Injured, Study Finds

January 9, 2025

Wearing thick-heeled shoes might make runners more prone to injury, new research shows.

People who wear flatter sneakers may have a better understanding of how their feet move during running, which could lead to fewer injuries, researchers from the University of Florida Sports Performance Center reported in a Frontiers in Sports and Active Living paper published in December. Health.com