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Doctors of Running Podcast

#269 Mailbag! Is Heel Drop a Lie? Toe Numbness? Our 2025 Shoe Rotation?

26 Nov 2025

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It's time for a mailbag round where we dig through our emails and DMs to answer your questions! Matt & David team up to tackle questions about heel drop, stable-neutral speed shoes, treadmill shoes, how they'd build a rotation, and more. Want your question answered on the next mailbag? Email us at [email protected] your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comLEVER Movement⁠ is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk. Chapters0:00 - Intro1:32 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs8:40 - Is the stated heel drop the same no matter the size of the shoe?12:00 - Shoe suggestions with a heel rocker, but mild forefoot rocker17:30 - Shoe & exercise options for toe flexor pain22:48 - Toe numbness in Vomero Plus26:30 - Book recommendations30:08 - Wide options similar to the original Saucony Tempus36:16 - Choosing shoes for treadmill running39:46 - How would you build a 3, 2 or 1 shoe rotation?48:26 - Wrap-up

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