Super Shoes vs. Traditional Trainers: Are We Running Faster or Losing Our Edge?

In the past few years, the world of running has been shaken—some would say supercharged—by the rise of so-called “super shoes.” These high-tech racing shoes, with their carbon fibre plates and ultra-responsive foams, have rewritten record books and changed the feel of the sport itself. They promise faster times, fresher legs, and a lighter stride. …