I have a confession to make. I always tell myself I’m going to start running regularly. It’s really meditative, great exercise and stress-relieving to boot. Occasionally I do try, but I never manage to stick with it on a regular basis for long enough to really make it a habit. Hopefully that will change one day and I’ll find the time, because I really do enjoy running.
For those of you out there that actually do run on a regular basis, you might want to look into the Trance 8 running shoe from Brooks Running the next time you’re in the market for a new pair of running shoes. The Trance 8 features the first ever biodegradable running shoe midsole, called BioMoGo. The EVA midsoles found in most running shoes can last up to 1,000 years in a landfill, but the BioMoGo midsole biodegrades 50 times faster than your average running shoe midsole. The BioMoGo midsole contains a non-toxic, natural additive that encourages microbes to help break down the material once it hits the landfill, thus creating less long-term waste.
The Trance 8 running shoe is available for both men and women, and this style has received rave reviews from competitive runners who have left testimonials on the Brooks website. At $140, this shoe is pretty comparable in price to other shoes for the serious runner, although an amateur like myself will probably want to make a real commitment to running before shelling out for this shoe. If I ever do make running a more regular habit, I’ll definitely keep this shoe in mind though.
By the end of 2009 even more of Brooks Sports performance running shoe styles will feature the BioMoGo midsoles, so you’ll have even more options to choose from. Brooks is focusing on sustainability efforts throughout their business, including introducing HPR Green rubber, reducing harmful PVC in their products, and creating an eco-friendly shoe box made from 100-percent recycled paperboard and printed with non-toxic soy based inks. If you’re interested, you can read more about their green initiatives here.
