The length of our stride and the way our foot lands on the ground can cause different impacts on our body.

A runner with a long stride who lands on the heel generates a larger impact on their body upon landing. In this case, a cushioned shoe may be relevant to limit impacts and eliminate as many injury risks as possible.

On the other hand, a runner with a shorter, lighter stride and a midfoot or even forefoot landing generates a smaller impact on the ground, and therefore on their body. This runner can opt for a lighter shoe with less cushioning.