Stack Height
One factor you may wish to consider when choosing a running shoe is the underfoot feel. Aside from the variation of different running shoe models or brands, this experience is largely determined by the amount of material between you and the ground, herein referred to as stack height.
Our stack height classifications are determined by the forefoot measurement of a shoe. We measure at the forefoot for two reasons. First, regardless of other factors, runners will eventually contact the ground with their forefoot. Second, the forefoot contains many nerve-endings that communicate the feel of a shoe. To assist runners in making their shoe selection, we have developed stack height classifications for our shoes. The six stack height …show more content…
However, due to their positioning along the spectrum, shoes in these categories can be skewed in either direction. With that in mind, you may wish to consider the intended use of the shoe and any preferential factors.
A Medium stack height shoe will provide the most traditional feel. To explain, these shoes are constructed with enough underfoot padding that there is more feel for the cushioning material than the road over the course of a long run.
On the other hand, a Low stack height shoe will have a fair amount of cushioning material but sit lower to the ground. Generally, that means you will feel more of the road during a longer run.
High and Maximal stack heights provide substantial underfoot padding
High and Maximal stack height shoes are designed with a high volume of material underfoot to provide a buffer from the ground. This results in feeling the shoe cushioning material during the run, rather than the ground. Some runners believe the extensive cushioning of these shoes reduces stress on the feet and lower legs while running, resulting in a more comfortable experience. Often, runners use higher stack height shoes, such as these, for daily training or recovery
One factor you may wish to consider when choosing a running shoe is the underfoot feel. Aside from the variation of different running shoe models or brands, this experience is largely determined by the amount of material between you and the ground, herein referred to as stack height.
Our stack height classifications are determined by the forefoot measurement of a shoe. We measure at the forefoot for two reasons. First, regardless of other factors, runners will eventually contact the ground with their forefoot. Second, the forefoot contains many nerve-endings that communicate the feel of a shoe. To assist runners in making their shoe selection, we have developed stack height classifications for our shoes. The six stack height …show more content…
However, due to their positioning along the spectrum, shoes in these categories can be skewed in either direction. With that in mind, you may wish to consider the intended use of the shoe and any preferential factors.
A Medium stack height shoe will provide the most traditional feel. To explain, these shoes are constructed with enough underfoot padding that there is more feel for the cushioning material than the road over the course of a long run.
On the other hand, a Low stack height shoe will have a fair amount of cushioning material but sit lower to the ground. Generally, that means you will feel more of the road during a longer run.
High and Maximal stack heights provide substantial underfoot padding
High and Maximal stack height shoes are designed with a high volume of material underfoot to provide a buffer from the ground. This results in feeling the shoe cushioning material during the run, rather than the ground. Some runners believe the extensive cushioning of these shoes reduces stress on the feet and lower legs while running, resulting in a more comfortable experience. Often, runners use higher stack height shoes, such as these, for daily training or recovery