Behind the Sole: Matt Shares What He's Learned about the Running Shoe Industry
Doctors of Running
Podcast, Episode 226
As running shoe brand continue to innovate and grow, we're inundated by countless shoes, always promising better and faster. But what does it take to actually arrive at a final product? Matt takes us behind the scenes into the running shoe industry, from concept to shelves. How long does it take to get a shoe in hand? How many people work on a shoe? How are the materials made and sourced? Matt lends his unique expertise as a researcher and longtime running shoe insider to answer these questions and more.
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