Your running shoes don’t just wear out from miles—they degrade invisibly while sitting unused. A physiotherapist’s inspection reveals how storage, heat, and time transform seemingly fine shoes into injury risks before you even start spring training.
Your running shoes might look perfectly fine on the outside, but the foam cushioning inside is likely already compromised. A podiatrist explains the hidden degradation happening with every footstrike and reveals the simple tests to check if your shoes have passed their peak.
That tiny drop number on your running shoe’s sole is quietly destroying your tendons. When you switch shoes without a proper transition, your Achilles and calf tendons face mechanical demands they’re not prepared for. Learn exactly why week six is the danger zone and how to change shoes safely.
