Sole-mates: The sneakers helping runners tackle the Boston Marathon

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Over the last few years, shoe technology has advanced tremendously. And it’s changing the sport of running for everyone from the elite athletes breaking the tape in Copley Square to the first-time marathoners who might spend four or more hours on their feet Marathon Monday.

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