Episode Summary Sam Winebaum, running shoes expert, on selecting shoes, cushioning, super fast shoes, his review method and upcoming brands Show Notes 01:40 – Sam introduces himself and how roadtrailrun.com developed 11:35 – How running shoes evolved over the last 50 years 17:00 – Current super-fast shoes  21:00 – Views on cushioned shoes 26:35 – “Must have” factors to look for in shoes for road runners 31:40 – Thoughts on zero drop shoes 35:20 – Factors Sam and team considers while reviewing a shoe 39:40 – Do super-fast shoes distort competition? 44:35 – Some of Sam’s favorite shoes from the last few years 48:20 – Relatively lesser known brands that Sam is keeping an eye on 50:25 – Mileage at which to change shoes 52:45 – Recommendations on resources  Follow Sam Website: roadtrailrun.com Instagram: @roadtrailrun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamsRunning RoadTrailRun YouTube Channel Recommendations on resources Website: podiumrunner.com Book: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight (Amazon Link) Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj Website: runfitraj.com Join WhatsApp Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh email:[email protected] Facebook Group:Running and Fitness with Raj Instagram:Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj Twitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser