What’s in a drop?
Some believe the heel-to-toe drop to be the critical factor between getting the right shoe and the wrong shoe. Others have never heard of it! How important is the drop really?
WHAT IS IT?
The drop is more accurately termed the ramp angle or heel gradient. It is often referred to in millimetres difference between the thickness of the sole in the front and rear of the shoe.
The industry standard has been around the 10mm mark. Some shoes have been up to 12mm, while others around the 8mm mark. Nobody knew the difference and for the
