The shoes, they are getting thick.*

Perhaps they’ve been inspired by the Nike alphafly 3 proto running shoes shown below:

…but they seem to have moved far and away from the minimal sole. For example these New Balance Permafrost Fresh Foam X which are made for winter running are might think in the sole:

Same with the New Balance x district vision trail running shoe:

Nice. I have always been in favour of thick soles, so I approve of this trend. I am also a fan of running shoes made for winter running (and you’ll be too the minute you go for a run and get freezing slush in your shoe).

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* I am sure there are plenty of running shoes that are being sold that are not thick. But definitely noticing a trend towards a thicker sole.