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The Story Of Running Shoes Development, Step By Step
The history of running shoes development may start with Mithridates, who ran the first marathon to warn his fellow Greeks of an impending invasion. The fact that he died after delivering his message is a reminder of how debilitating running can be.
Some people still argue that it is better not to wear shoes for running. In fact, Zulu soldiers were forced to toughen their feet by stamping thorns into the ground. In this way they were able to acquire permanent pumps because the soles of their feet were thick layers of hide that could carry them over rough ground without injury or pain.
Around 1832 the idea of sticking rubber along the bottom of shoes worn for tennis or croquet was thought up. On account of the fact that they were silent they proved popular among thieves coming to be known as sneakers, or sometimes plimsoles. These were also used for jogging and many athletes completed ultra marathons of eighty kilometres in plimsoles as recently as the 1960s.
Nazi Germany hosted the Olympic games in 1936, and it was a man called Adolf Dassler who developed special equipment for the event, initiating what was to become a huge industry. After the War Dassler found himself short of footwear materials and used scraps of canvas and leather gathered from military waste. He put three strips of leather across the tops of uppers to add strength and support.
In peace time, after the War, people began to find ways to keep themselves active and avoid the worst effects of over eating and drinking. The fun run became a social activity, and jogging became almost an obsession in some people. All this led to boom times for footwear. Rows of boxes waited in retail stores to be sold, and ships laden with cheaply made goods plied the oceans from East to West.
Plain leather, rubber and canvas gave way to new materials which were lighter and more porous. They allowed air to circulate more freely around the food so that it was cooler and more comfortable. Flexibility meant fewer blisters. The days of 'wearing in a new pair' were over. They could be used right away.
The large numbers of amateur athletes who take to the roads in all shapes and sizes create demand for many designs. There are shoes for people whose ankles turn in, or out; for those who strike the ground with toe first and those who hit the ground heel first. A good salesman will try to choose a product to fit individual needs and characteristics.
To counter the incidence of injuries designs were created to lessen jarring and jolting. These can cause serious hip and knee problems in young and old athletes. One answer is to have gel built into the sole in order to create a sensation of lightness, or bouncing.
Faster personal best performances of women have far exceeded those of men in recent decades. The many thousands of female athletes have created demand for more attractive wear in delicate colours and fashionable designs. Manufacturers follow the needs of their customers, and also do their bit to nudge them towards needs they never knew they had. This too has marked recent trends in the history of running shoe development.
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About the Author
Leonard Kuble is an author of many sports articles for various health and sports related websites.
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