preview for Global Supply Chain Disruptions Make It Harder to Find Your Favorite Shoes

Global supply chain disruptions are making it hard to find many items, including your favorite pair of running shoes. Jeff Dengate explains some of the factors that are causing shoe shortages and does some rough math to ensure your shoes will last until inventory levels rebound.

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Jeff Dengate
Runner-in-Chief

Jeff is Runner-in-Chief for Runner's World, guiding the brand's shoes and gear coverage. A true shoe dog, he's spent more than a decade testing and reviewing shoes. In 2017, he ran in 285 different pairs of shoes, including a streak of 257 days wearing a different model.