Supershoes Running Economy

🚀 New research on running performance!

A recent study by Schwalm et al. (2025) investigated whether the benefits of advanced footwear technologies (AFTs) last throughout a prolonged run in highly trained distance runners

👟 Key findings:

AFTs improved running economy (RE) by ~3.2% compared to traditional shoes.

These benefits remained consistent throughout a 90-min treadmill run.

Runners showed lower step rate, longer flight time, and shorter contact time in AFTs – biomechanical differences that faded over time, but the RE benefits persisted.

📊 Takeaway: Even in prolonged efforts, AFTs continue to provide measurable efficiency advantages. For competitive runners aiming at long distances, this research suggests they’re not just a short-bout advantage, but a sustainable performance tool.

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