Neutral Shoe
کفش نوتـرال
A running shoe without a prominent corrective posting system intended to control a specific foot-motion pattern.
Definition
A running shoe without a prominent corrective posting system intended to control a specific foot-motion pattern. Running-shoe geometry and construction can alter comfort and biomechanics, but no single feature is universally best for every runner. Effects depend on the interaction between the athlete, speed, surface, shoe mass, cushioning, stiffness and fit.
Practical use
Evaluate shoe technology by fit, comfort, intended surface and current competition rules; no single feature is universally best. Use fit, intended terrain, training purpose, personal response and event rules together when selecting a shoe; avoid treating one construction feature as a guarantee of injury prevention or performance.
Sources
- Athletic Shoe Regulations and Shoe Control GuidelinesWorld Athletics · current official shoe regulations · 2026↗
- Mechanisms, Economy, and Performance of Advanced Footwear Technology in Endurance Running—A ReviewMuscles · 2026
DOI 10.3390/muscles5010002↗ - World Athletics Athletic Shoe Regulations (effective 20 April 2026)World Athletics · official athletic shoe regulations↗