Tag Archives: Race Walking shoes

Part Three of Soles, Heels and Toes: Charlie Hatch’s tips and trips to the cobbler plus Tom Payne on the virtues of ‘Hixopad’ heels

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Huge thanks to Ron Wallwork for this discovery. Ron’s personal Note: I think this piece is priceless. Its easy to forget that times were still hard for most people and value for money by way of durability, influenced most purchases. … Continue reading →

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Part Two of Soles, Heels and Toes: Guy Goodair remembers the shoes he wore

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Following Ron Wallwork’s much praised recollections about his footwear we have great pleasure in featuring Guy Goodair’s ‘heel and toe’ memories. Guy begins: When I first started race walking around 1958/9 I used a pair of Dunlop Flashes (either green … Continue reading →

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Part One of Soles, Heels and Toes : Ron Wallwork remembers the shoes he wore

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Ron begins: Race Walking Footwear  After seeing my first walking race at Manchester’s White City stadium in 1957 and dabbling with the event over the following year I drifted into the discipline. The Bolton Harriers’ Hon. Secretary Frank Morris, who … Continue reading →

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Keeping Occupied in January – a few suggestions

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Tony Taylor

It’s difficult to believe we’re entering the New Year still haunted by a virus but such is the case. With this in mind we’re suggesting that you might consider undertaking any or all of these challenges in the next few … Continue reading →

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