Running economy, mechanics, and marathon racing shoes

• Published in: Journal of sports sciences Vol. 37; no. 20; pp. 2367 - 2373
• Main Authors: Hunter, Iain, McLeod, Aubree, Valentine, Dru, Low, Tyler, Ward, Jared, Hager, Ron
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Routledge 18.10.2019; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Biomechanical Phenomena; biomechanics; Competitive Behavior - physiology; energetics; Equipment Design; footwear; Gait - physiology; Humans; kinematics; kinetics; Male; Marathons; Oxygen; Oxygen Consumption - physiology; Physical Endurance - physiology; Plantar flexion; Racing; Running - physiology; Shoes; Young Adult; kinematics; footwear; biomechanics; Racing; kinetics; energetics

The choice of marathon racing shoes can greatly affect performance. The purpose of this study is to metabolically and mechanically compare the consumer version of the Nike Vaporfly 4% shoe to two other popular marathon shoes, and determine differences in running economy. Nineteen subjects performed...