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A study reveals most running shoes are designed for men, leaving women with ill-fitting, injury-prone footwear.
A new study from Simon Fraser University urges shoe manufacturers to move beyond the "shrink it and pink it" approach, which repurposes men’s shoe designs for women.
Researchers found most running shoes are still designed and tested primarily on men, failing to meet women’s biomechanical and anatomical needs.
Through interviews with 21 female runners, including competitive athletes, the study revealed widespread concerns about fit, comfort, and injury prevention, with common requests for wider toe boxes, narrower heels, and more cushioning.
Participants noted that footwear needs change over time due to life stages like pregnancy and aging.
Experts recommend developing gender-specific shoe models and lasts to better support women’s evolving needs, emphasizing that many women currently adapt to poorly fitting shoes instead of receiving targeted solutions.
The findings were published in BMJ Open Sports and Exercise Medicine.
Un estudio revela que la mayoría de las zapatillas para correr están diseñadas para hombres, dejando a las mujeres con un calzado que no les queda bien y que es propenso a lesiones.