“We’re in the era of the ‘super shoe,” says Dircksen. “There are racing and workout shoes now that have carbon fiber plates built into the soles, which improves running economy ...

The New Balance Leather 928V3s are a great walking shoe for women over 50 because they feature motion control and Rollbar ...

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