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  • 23-03-2015 6:42pm
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    yaboya1
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    What difference would it make were I to start using a running shoe with a 12mm heel drop, as opposed to an 8mm heel drop?


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    [Deleted User]
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    in terms of noticing a difference, probably not a lot imo. Heel drops only really become noticeable at 4mm or below in terms of risking increased strain on your calves and achilles. I'd go with 8mm though - will encourage you to run more on your midfoot than 12mm which is a good habit. heel-striking is not good for your knees and shins as it passes more impact energy up through your legs.


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    yaboya1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    glasso wrote: »
    in terms of noticing a difference, probably not a lot imo. Heel drops only really become noticeable at 4mm or below in terms of risking increased strain on your calves and achilles. I'd go with 8mm though - will encourage you to run more on your midfoot than 12mm which is a good habit. heel-striking is not good for your knees and shins as it passes more impact energy up through your legs.

    Cheers for the reply.
    The reason I ask is I see there are some New Balance M590v3's going cheap.
    The heel drop seems to be the only difference from the shoes I would normally wear.

    Anyone got any experience of these shoes?


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    RuMan
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    Had knee/hip problems previously and have found less heel helpful. I'd be careful transitioning though as your calves/ achilles will feel the difference. You might end up creating a problem where none exists.


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