Science· 5 min read
Cadence, explained without the myths
You have probably heard that 180 steps per minute is the magic number. The research tells a more interesting story.
Biomechanics Lead
Dr. Priya Shah
Boulder, CO
Dr. Priya Shah holds a PhD in sports biomechanics and leads the Stridesole motion lab in Boulder. Every midsole we make passes through her lab’s force plates and high-speed cameras before it reaches a store.
Priya writes about the science of running in plain language, and she is happiest explaining why the research is more nuanced than the headlines.
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- Sep 28, 2026
Articles by Dr. Priya Shah
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Science· 7 min read
The foam behind every stride
EVA, TPU, PEBA. A plain-language guide to the materials under your feet and what they actually do.
Science· 6 min read
Heel strike vs. midfoot: does it matter?
The foot strike debate has raged for a decade. Here is what our lab and the latest studies actually show.
