Men's vs. Women's Feet: Why Hilma Running Shoes is Making Shoes for Just for Women

The Strength Running Podcast · Jun 6, 2024 · 50m

Brooke Torres is an ultra runner who couldn't understand why running shoes were so uncomfortable. So, she started a running shoe company to fix that problem.

Hilma Running Shoes makes shoes specifically for the needs of women's feet, which are uniquely shaped and not just a smaller version of men's feet (since as you'll hear, that doesn't work).

In this episode, Brooke and I talk about:

Women's foot shape and its impact on running shoe design

How poor-fit shoes can lead to injury and discomfort due to differences in foot geometry

Heels, high arches, and bunions: common foot problems in women…