I used to run in minimal shoes when there were more options. I am older now, and, perhaps more importantly, a bit heavier too. The idea of minimal running shoes

I used to run in minimal shoes when there were more options. I am older now, and, perhaps more importantly, a bit heavier too. The idea of minimal running shoes is that you do a mid strike the whole way as they offer very little heel cushioning. I don’t go for the chunky running shoes mentioned here, but I do need a bit more cushioning then I did a decade ago. A lot of this comes down to form. When I am in better shape I can mid strike throughout a long run, but when I am out of shape I start falling back to a heel strike. These chunky shoes can help people Keep running who are a bit heavier, have non-optimal form for pavement, or have minor joint injuries that slow them down. As an aside, I wish more shoe companies created consistent running shoes year to year. Every time I find a shoe I like they discontinue it.