Running Shoe Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 3During a short test run, both of your little toes feel squeezed while the shoe length seems adequate. What should you investigate?
  • A shorter size in the same width
  • A higher heel-to-toe drop to lengthen the upper
  • A thicker sock to fill the forefoot more evenly
  • A wider width or a model with a roomier toe-box shape
• 4Which shoe component primarily provides underfoot cushioning and influences ride feel?
  • The upper
  • The midsole
  • The outsole
  • The heel counter
• 11A trail shoe has deep, widely spaced outsole lugs. What condition are those features especially intended to address?
  • Smooth indoor tracks where minimal friction is preferred
  • Road races where reducing outsole texture is the only goal
  • Office floors where quiet steps are the main priority
  • Soft or loose surfaces where grip and mud shedding are useful