Ultra-expensive running shoes aren't worth the price

You’ve done all the prep work for this weekend’s marathon: You got in the long training runs, ate extra pasta and decided to pamper your feet by breaking the bank to buy an ultraposh pair of running shoes.

Before you start lacing them up, there’s something you should know: The old adage about getting what you pay for doesn’t always apply to running shoes. In fact, the opposite often is the case.

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