Exercise is becoming more common every day. Athletes, and even non-athletes are in need of a special type of shoe to protect their joints that is also a comfortable fit. The running shoe not only benefits athletes, but is beneficial for everyone. The running shoe dates back to the Ancient Egyptians in 1500 B.C.E. The Egyptians created sandals by weaving reeds or leather pieces together to design their running shoe, so they could chase after their prey and not hurt their feet while doing so. The development of running sandals led to many curiosities about footwear in general, which then lead to the simple running flats that had no arch support, no wedged heel, turned up toes, and with very minimal cushioning. These were known as the Plimsoll shoes found in 1870. Sneakerhead.com stated, the Plimsoll design progressed to the use of rubber soles, which was a big step in finding the modern shoe design.
In 1970, more people started jogging for exercise or running in competitions which led to an important innovation of the …show more content…
Finally Frank Rudy from NASA brought in a new creation. NASA not only helped advance themselves, but helped develop one of the first air cushioned running shoes. NASA brought in the idea of using small bags filled with pressurized gas that would be used to absorb shock on the foot while also cushioning the foot providing comfort. These air cushioned running shoes are still being used today. Every casual running shoe in Wreckshop Rob’s article “The Evolution of Athletic Shoe (Graphic)”, is constructed with a complex structure of “rubber” with plastic or metal stiffeners to restrict foot movement. More advanced runners, or sprinters tend to wear flatter, more flexible shoes to allow them to run faster, also with greater comfort. All the advancements with running shoes, there will always still be the skeptical people that have to disagree with the wearing of running
In 1970, more people started jogging for exercise or running in competitions which led to an important innovation of the …show more content…
Finally Frank Rudy from NASA brought in a new creation. NASA not only helped advance themselves, but helped develop one of the first air cushioned running shoes. NASA brought in the idea of using small bags filled with pressurized gas that would be used to absorb shock on the foot while also cushioning the foot providing comfort. These air cushioned running shoes are still being used today. Every casual running shoe in Wreckshop Rob’s article “The Evolution of Athletic Shoe (Graphic)”, is constructed with a complex structure of “rubber” with plastic or metal stiffeners to restrict foot movement. More advanced runners, or sprinters tend to wear flatter, more flexible shoes to allow them to run faster, also with greater comfort. All the advancements with running shoes, there will always still be the skeptical people that have to disagree with the wearing of running