#304 Mailbag! New Balance SC Rebel vs. Elite v6? Difference Between Rockers and Toe-Spring? Do I Need Flexible AND Rockered Shoe?

<p>Nathan and Matt dig into the mailbag after sharing early thoughts on the New Balance SC Rebel and SC Elite v6 in this week&#39;s In For Testing. They cover a wide range of your questions, including whether unworn shoes age in storage, what makes a good all-terrain &quot;safe&quot; shoe, the biomechanical differences between forefoot rockers and toe-spring, and whether it&#39;s worth rotating flexible shoes with stiffer, rockered ones, and much more. Want your mailbag question on the next episode? Email us at <a href="mailto:doctorsofrunning@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">doctorsofrunning@gmail.com</a>!</p><p>Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code <strong>SUMMERDOCS</strong> (for July) and <strong>AUGDOR10</strong> (for August) to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can&#39;t be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don&#39;t worry because we&#39;ll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at <a href="https://www.runinrabbit.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.runinrabbit.com</a>.</p><p>Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: <strong>DOCTORSOFRUNNING</strong>! <a href="https://www.skratchlabs.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.skratchlabs.com</a></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><ul><li>0:00 - Intro</li><li>2:46 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs</li><li>9:54 - Thoughts on the New Balance SC Rebel</li><li>15:32 - New Balance SC Elite v6</li><li>21:32 - Do shoes age when stored without being worn?</li><li>24:00 - Good all-around, all-terrain &quot;safe&quot; shoes</li><li>26:34 - The difference between forefoot rockers and toe-spring, and their biomechanical effects</li><li>34:50 - Is it helpful to rotate flexible shoes with stiff, rockered shoes?</li><li>40:34 - Does everyone with low arches need stability shoes?</li><li>44:46 - Can big toe stiffness cause arch pain?</li><li>48:24 - Is there a shoe similar to the New Balance 860?</li><li>50:20 - Super shoes with some stability</li><li>53:04 - Best shoes with arch support</li><li>56:14 - Wrap-up</li></ul>