Almost every runner has logged miles in stability shoes at some point in their running journey. In the past few years, the definition of "stability" has shifted with the advent of new foams and midsole geometries. On today's show, Nathan and Matt take a deep dive into the world of stability. They explore the history of stability shoes, current technologies, and upcoming new models. They also provide some guidance on how to choose shoes for yourself, whether you need stability or not. The Subjective: how do you define a stability shoe? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:27 - The history of stability shoes 11:08 - Game-changing stability shoes 17:33 - Do new runners need to start with a stability shoe? 23:01 - Will a stability shoe help as you tire on the run? 24:31 - The technology that makes up a stability shoe 36:16 - What about runners who have high arches or supinate? 41:34 - Can anyone run in neutral shoes? 44:07 - Looking forward to upcoming stability shoes 48:57 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

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