In the wake of the quest to break the 2-h marathon barrier, carbon-fiber plates have become
commonplace in marathon racing shoes. Despite the controversy surrounding this shoe …

Advancements in running shoe technology over the last 5 years have sparked controversy in
athletics as linked with clear running economy and performance enhancements. Early …

Every women's and men's world records from 5 km to the marathon has been broken since
the introduction of carbon fibre plate (CFP) shoes in 2016. This step-wise increase in …

Purpose This study aimed to determine the independent effect of the curved carbon-fiber
plate in the Nike Vaporfly 4% shoe on running economy and running biomechanics …

Providing runners with footwear that match their functional needs has the potential to
improve footwear comfort, enhance running performance and reduce the risk of overuse …

Finite element modelling has become an efficient tool for an in-depth understanding of the
foot, footwear biomechanics and footwear optimization. The aim of this paper was to provide …

Nowadays, footwear serves an essential role in improving athletic performance and
decreasing the risk of unexpected injuries in sports games. Finite element (FE) modeling is a …

Background Running biomechanics is considered an important determinant of running
economy (RE). However, studies examining associations between running biomechanics …

This systematic review aims to synthesise the effects of current shoe models in each shoe
category and their specific features on running economy, performance and biomechanics …

Many runners seek health professional advice regarding footwear recommendations to
reduce injury risk. Unfortunately, many clinicians, as well as runners, have ideas about how …