How much heel drop do I need?

A high heel-toe drop (over 7 mm) is best for runners who land heel first, have issues with their Achilles tendon, or who often wear shoes with an elevated heel. A low heel-toe drop (from 0 to 6 mm) is best for runners who land on the middle or front of the foot.

What is the drop on Brooks shoes?

The Adrenaline GTS offers a 12mm drop from heel to toe which helps to put your weight more in the forefoot and away from the plantar in your heel. The Adrenaline GTS has great cushion underfoot and supports to keep your Calcalneal Deviation controlled as you walk/run.

What heel drop is best for plantar fasciitis?

Usually, most people with plantar fasciitis find a heel drop of 4-8 inches the most comfortable. Heel drop refers to the amount of difference between the heels and the balls of the feet. Some people need a higher heel drop of around 12 inches.

Is Brooks PureCadence a neutral shoe?

The PureCadence caters to both the flat and normal arch crowd. Pronators and, er, “neutralators” alike will find a smooth and supportive ride. Marathon training runners searching for a lightweight shoe with a plush feel will find their match in the 7.

Does shoe drop really matter?

The lower the drop, the more a shoe will help promote a midfoot strike—considered by many to have a lower impact stride than a heel strike. Keep in mind that the lower the drop, the more your Achilles tendon will have to work.

Does heel drop matter?

Wearing zero-drop shoes doesn’t guarantee a forefoot strike. A higher drop allows for a rearfoot strike because the elevated heel helps with high impacts when the heel hits the ground….

Heel drop effects
The lower the drop, the greater the potential to improve cadence.	Foot switch is slower in higher drop shoes.

Why is heel drop important?

The higher the drop i.e. 10mm+, this is suited better for runners who land on their heel (heel strikers) to give them more cushioning and shock absorption and protection of the Achilles tendon area. The lower the drop, the flatter the shoe. The higher the drop, the more built up the shoe is.

What happened to Brooks pure?

Since 2019 the PureCadence, along with the PureFlow 7 and the rest of the Connect experience, are no longer part of our footwear line. While they were all loved shoes, we see many runners gravitating toward support options in other experiences like the Launch GTS or Adrenaline GTS.