Johnny Dodgin is a self-confessed shoe nerd who will talk endlessly about midsole foams and general running shoe tech to anyone who will listen. Having worked as a footwear product line manager, he carries a wealth of technical running industry knowledge, blending this with his real-world experience of being a devoted trail and road runner. Living in the North West of England, Johnny is perfectly positioned to test shoes and gear in one of the coldest, wettest parts of the world, where technical trails and muddy conditions dominate his running adventures.
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