What Are the Different Types of Athletic Shoes?

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American Journal of Sports Medicine: "Body Mass and Weekly Training Distance Influence the Pain and Injuries Experienced by Runners Using Minimalist Shoes: A Randomized Controlled Trial."
American Podiatric Medical Association: "Sport-Specific Shoes Can Affect the Way You Play."
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine: "The Hiking and Climbing Foot," "Selecting Cycling Shoes."
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on March 06, 2020
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