• Upper: This is the top part of the shoe that covers your foot and attaches it to the rest of the shoe. It’s typically made of stretchy, supportive knit or breathable mesh.
• Overlay: Other materials, such as strips of plastic or rubber logos, that cross over the upper material, providing support, structure, or style.
• Laces: These secure the shoe to your foot and allow you to adjust the fit. The holes they wind through are called eyelets, and the plastic or metal bits on the end are called aglets.
• Heel Counter: A firmer material surrounding the heel, reinforcing and supporting it to prevent slipping or sliding.
• Toe Box: The front part of the shoe that surrounds your toes, allowing them to move naturally. It’s essential to get the right size and shape to avoid discomfort or injury.
• Tongue: Provides protection between the laces and your foot, with some tongues being designed to secure your foot and keep debris out.
• Outsole: The bottom part of the shoe that makes contact with the ground, featuring treads for traction.
• Rocker Bottom: A design feature in the midsole and outsole that curves up at the toes and heels, facilitating a smoother stride and reducing pressure on the forefoot.

• Midsole: The middle layer of the shoe between the upper and outsole, where most of the shoe’s technology resides.
• Cushioning: The foam in the midsole absorbs shock and provides cushioning, with variations in density, responsiveness, and thickness.
• Stack Height: The height of the material between your foot and the ground, affecting the cushioning level.
• Drop or Offset: The height difference between the heel and toe influences your running mechanics and footstrike.
• Responsiveness or Energy Return: The ability of the foam to return energy with each foot strike, affecting the shoe’s propulsion and feel.
• Stiffness: The flexibility of the shoe, can vary depending on the foam and other technologies in the midsole.
• Carbon Fiber Plate: A thin, rigid plate embedded in the midsole, providing added propulsion and energy return, commonly found in high-performance running shoes.
• Sockliner: A thin footbed inside the shoe that adds cushioning and moisture-wicking properties.
• Last: The three-dimensional model the shoe is built around, determines its shape and fit.

Understanding these components can help you choose the right running shoes for your needs and preferences, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable running experience.

At the latest fan event for Netflix’s Tudum on Saturday, the streaming giant gave fans a quick look at what remains in store for Bridgerton fans in the upcoming third installment of the drama. Releasing the very first images from Season 3, Netflix hinted at the relationship between Colin Bridgerton, played by Luke Newton, and Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola Coughlan.

In one of the exclusive images, Colin’s character is smirking at a giddy Penelope. In another photo, the couple is gazing into each other’s eyes. As for the last released Season 2, the storyline ended with Eloise Bridgerton, Penelope’s best friend, finding out the truth and it affecting their relationship. The production of Season 3 began in July with three cast additions – Harry Dankworth, played by James Phoon; Lord Debling, played by Sam Phillips; and Marcus Anderson, played by Daniel Francis.

A revelation from Sophie Canale, the Bridgerton costume designer, stated that one of Penelope’s outfits from Season 2 hinted at the budding romance. Speaking to a magazine in May 2022, she brought attention to the change in outfit colors for Penelope in Season 2, Episode 4. In this episode, her classic yellow gown was replaced with a softer green-hued dress. Confirming a fan theory, she said that the swap showed the coming together of the two house colors of blue and yellow from the Bridgertons and Penelope’s family, respectively.

The show, which is based on a series by author Julia Quinn, follows one Bridgerton siblings’ love story in every season. The third season will be based on the book Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, which is the fourth book of the season. The fans of the couple are eagerly waiting for the story to unfold, and have shown excitement over the release of the initial looks.