Most of us don’t think twice about how we walk, but proper posture and the way we move our bodies while walking help prevent ...

After asking each runner if they were a heel striker, non-heel striker (mid-foot or forefoot strike) or they “didn’t know,” the researchers examined each runner’s gait with a high-tech ...

The stance phase typically comprises about 60% of the gait cycle and includes initial contact (heel strike), loading response, midstance, terminal stance, and pre-swing.

New research suggests runners who wear a high heel-to-toe drop or heavier running shoes are less in tune with their foot ...

High heel drop can also affect your foot strike: It’s not uncommon for heel strikers to switch to low-drop or zero-drop shoes and find that their gait shifts to a mid-foot strike. The Topo Magniflys ...

Matthew has a neutral gait, heel strike, and an average foot width and arch height. “I could wear this shoe on any run, regardless of how far or fast I was planning on going.

But the way we walk, known as our gait pattern, matters more than we might think. Poor gait doesn’t just make walking harder and more tiring; ... A healthy step begins with a strong heel strike.