A Zero-Drop Super Shoe? Meet Altra’s Vanish Carbon.
The brand took its time entering the super-shoe race, but its new, responsive model for marathoners was worth the wait
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Are Thicker Shoes Really That Much Faster?
Did the shoes that disqualified Vienna Marathon winner Derara Hurisa enhance his performance? A biomechanist weighs in.
10 of This Year’s Best Super Shoes, Tested
We ran in ten super shoes, back-to-back, and compared their feel and ride so you can narrow your search for the best model that fits your stride and preferences.
What’s Next in the World of Running Shoe Technology?
Experts explore where the running shoe industry is going next.
Two Studies Look at How Men and Women Benefit from Super Shoes
World Athletics looked into eight years of performance improvements, and some crazy statisticians from Cornell reviewed thousands of web photos — and they have numbers.
What Makes Super Shoes Super?
As scientists continue to debate what elements create super shoe magic, what does it mean for you as you select your next racing shoes?
New 10-Year Study Confirms Super Shoe Effect
Marathoners ran 1-2% faster in super shoes and women benefited more than men in analysis of four World Marathon Majors.
Running Shoe Roundup: Comparing the Top Super Shoes
We wear-tested 12 of the best plate-enhanced racing "super shoes" available this summer and fall to help you find what's best for you when you want to go fast.