In 2020, running shoe technology got smarter, faster, and slicker.

Here are the best 6 launches of this year that every pavement-pounder should know about.

Alreadyvalued at $1.3 billion,the global running shoe market has clearly taken off since the 19th century.

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What comes after that is an amalgamation of innovation and imagination.

Weve come along way since basic rubber soles.

Who knows what 2021 has in store?

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A collapsable heel also allows athletes of all abilities to easily insert their feet before they move.

When you return your old, muddy sneaks, theyll recycle them into new gear.

So for those who are interested inrunning with minimalist shoes, this subscription was practically made for you.

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It also (surprise, surprise) contains the oh-so-popular carbon fiber propulsion plate to keep you bounding forward.

The foam in the shoecomes from sugarcane, a self-sufficient plant that makes forreallysustainable footwear.

The pentagon-esque shape of the shoes heel keeps your ankle from sliding from side to side.

A woman wearing a pair of black On Cloud 6 women’s tennis shoes outside.

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