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Barefoot shopping

In the Covid-19 lockdowns, with gyms closed or operating under restrictions, many of us took to the streets instead, running our way to fitness possibly for the first time. That presented us with the decision of what to wear on our feet.

The science of sports shoes doesn’t stand still as designers create high-tech footwear with cushioning and support to absorb the shock of feet striking the ground in an effort to prevent wear and tear on the rest of the body.

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