I have been the Assistant Editor of athletic shoes at BestShoe99 since 2021, based in Jodhpur.
What I Cover
I write for the athletic desk and spend what is probably an alarming amount of time on track to gain a sense of what shoe the team deployed by BestShoe99 is talking about.
Although I often write about running shoes and related issues and cover other questions, I also like to focus on fairly priced shoe-buying options (online and In-Store).
I approach criticism through a lens of extreme curiosity, seeking to understand not just the shoe and the maker, but also the context in which the model exists.
My Background
Before becoming a shoe critic in 2021, I spent five years as a sales associate in shoe stores in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Jodhpur. Writing with opinions and analysis about athletic shoes brings more value to my daily running ritual (60 miles per week).
I attended Lovely Professional University, where I earned a master’s degree in Physical Education. I live in Jodhpur, where I was born and raised.
Journalistic Ethics
I take seriously the responsibility that comes with being a BestShoe99 reporter. I never felt the need to accept invitations and free samples, the good people at BestShoe99 never ruled out my plea to secure shoes for me to consider for a mention.
Contact Me
Email: rajat@bestshoe99.in