Can You Actually Run in Athleisure Shoes? Experts Explain
Casual-wear shoes that look like running shoes share some of the same components, but that doesn’t mean you should run in them.
Lisa Jhung writes about running and other outdoor sports and the gear that goes with them as a freelance writer and adventurer living in Boulder, Colorado. She is the author of Trailhead: The Dirt on All Things Trail Running and Running That Doesn’t Suck: How to Love Running (Even if You Think You Hate It). Lisa also tests trail and road running shoes and other outdoor gear for Outside with a select group of diverse women runners.
Casual-wear shoes that look like running shoes share some of the same components, but that doesn’t mean you should run in them.
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