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Running shoes were invented to make pain look stylish. Cushioning is just a polite lie.

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Running shoes were not made to disguise pain. Modern cushioned designs date to the 1970s and aim to absorb impact and improve comfort, though research on whether cushioning reduces injuries is mixed.

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