Nike Vaporfly Shoes Helped Eliud Kipchoge Run a Marathon in Under 2 Hours. Should They Be Banned?

[Barefoot TJ]

"...it seems surprising that Nike is being investigated by the International Association of Athletics Federations...for making a shoe that helps athletes run really fast."



Nike Vaporfly Shoes Helped Eliud Kipchoge Run a Marathon in Under 2 Hours. Should They Be ...
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The shoe features special thick foam soles and is incredibly lightweight, in some ways like running barefoot with an extra spring in your step. Kipchoge ...

 

[Janne]

If they are banned, IAAF should show they give unfair advantage - I have my doubts. If they are not banned, it is just a big PR thing and the shoes are just light shoes. Either way, I think we running enthusiasts win.