A new hybrid walking-running-jogging shoe, the Nike Motiva is the most comfortable multi-purpose shoe in my closet.
Well, in the case of the new hybrid jogging-walking shoeNike Motiva, it actuallywasmade for me.
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Or, at least people like me.
According to Nike, Im totally average.
Yes, yes, Im a special snowflake of a human being.
The refrain of the first run is to goslow.
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Like, a lot slower than you think you should be going.
What are some of the things that hinder you from doing that?
And how can a piece of footwear really support you along that journey and what your goals are?
That marketplace gap is one that other companies are already crowding into.
Shoes with maximum cushioning,like Hokas,have exploded in popularityin recent years.
Though it was designed thanks to insights from women, there is also amens version.
(Theres also a hot pink option.)
Theyre soft and cushiony, and I actually look forward to putting them on.
But apparently, its all there to help make the walking experience specifically more comfortable.
That means they come to the ground on their heel first.
[Its] that rocker geometry thats gonna help propel you forward and get you continuing to move.
One of my favorite aspects about the shoe is that its meant for both walking and jogging.
This is obviously not an issue with the Motiva since its built for both activities.
The higher stack height on the midsole is going to give you a lot of comfort, Debnam says.
When Im running faster, I have not felt bogged down by the shoe, either.
Debnam says thats because it was designed to be lightweight as well as supportive.
Really, the Motiva is about flexibility.
Its not about achievement or times, faster miles or longer runs.
Its about getting out there, and having comfortable tools to do so, in the first place.
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