I always hear this term but what does it even mean?
Fast? Firm?
Responsive to what? Foot strike and toe off?
I'll take a stab. It seems like it's always mentioned in the context of firmer shoes, particularly when trying to pick up the pace. Often associated with feel of the ground.
I always hear this term but what does it even mean?
Fast? Firm?
Responsive to what? Foot strike and toe off?
I'll take a stab. It seems like it's always mentioned in the context of firmer shoes, particularly when trying to pick up the pace. Often associated with feel of the ground.
This used to be the answer until untrained shoetubers started doing reviews. Most people correlate responsive with giving something back, which used to be ground feedback. Unresponsive shoes were cushioned or mushy and dulled the feedback. Today, bouncy shoes are considered responsive because they give a different kind of feedback, ie propulsiveness.