We love a mailbag episode, where we get to answer your questions! Nathan, Matt, and David field listener questions about everything from walking in carbon-plated shoes, the impact of different styles of shoes on knee pain, to cutting holes in the uppers of shoes (you'll never guess what Matt used to do to shoes). We want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Check out our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skratch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and save 25% on your first order with code DOCTORSOFRUNNING! Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - The use of carbon plated shoes for walking 9:16 - The impact of rockers, cushioning, and heel drop on the knee 18:00 - Should we ever modify the uppers of our shoes? 29:20 - Cushioned, orthotic-friendly trail shoes for long races 40:36 - How do stability shoes impact gait mechanics? 49:22 - Wrap-up

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