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Are ‘Super running shoes’ ruining marathon competitions? (Part 2)

Nike Vaporfly is not an entirely new name. Nike introduced the ZoomX VaporFly product line to the public in 2018 in the Breaking2 project to break the human limit of running a marathon of 42,195 km.

Representing Nike to try ZoomX VaporFly is the marathon king of Eliud Kipchoge – who holds the world record with a time of 2 hours 1 minute 39 seconds set at the Berlin Marathon 2018. Alphafly is an improved version of the line Vaporfly successful shoes will be launched in the near future

With these achievements, “super running shoes” began to be sought and used at major athletics events such as the Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Boston Marathon, New York Marathon, Tokyo Marathon, etc.

Tighten the regulation on running shoes

Up to now, running shoes used in competition have just met the requirement of not using thrust spring technology. However, the rapid development of technology has given rise to shoes that can really help users run better without the need for springs. The pads are lined with synthetic materials such as carbon fiber that help very well for the runner. In particular, Nike’s 3 carbon lining helps support the toes, heels, etc.

Although the results were not officially recognized, the record-breaking achievement of Eliud Kipchoge made athletics a hot topic before the 2020 Olympics.

In this context, it is possible that Speedo has ever launched the LZR Racer instant swimsuit to help athletes speed on the green track. This type of tights was later banned in official tournaments.

Faced with the full support of technology, many athletes and other shoe companies require the World Athletics Council (WAC) to conduct a comprehensive investigation of Nike shoes to ensure fairness and integrity of the sport. One of the key technological elements in the high sole shoes is the carbon disc mentioned quite a lot. Even many people think that this shoe without control will be like adding doping to the athletes.

After 3 months, the WAC’s independent investigative teams concluded that the new technology could actually give the athlete an advantage, but it was not large enough to make a difference that was too large to affect equity. and be honest in competition. As a result, Nike Vaporfly 4% and Next% will not be banned from use in competitions but will have to be adjusted to conform to the new rules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Technology of sports shoe soles: The race to conquer the market (Part 2)

When Boost fever has not cooled, in late 2017 and early 2018, adidas has just launched a new technology called Digital Light Synthesis (digital light synthesis) for its Futurecraft 4D shoes.

Technology that uses oxygen and light to create the desired shape from plastic in the form of a liquid solution. Since then, this technology allows the company to create products with smoothness and durability suitable for the individual’s motor needs. Thereby, this technology is like adidas invented a “nuclear weapon” capable of changing and leading the rules of the game in the world of sports shoes.

Nike and React sneakers

Ever thought the Nike LunarEpic Low Flyknit 2 was a very smooth and silky shoe? Just “ever”. Nike now introduces its fans to an entirely new technology, React, with 11% claiming to be quieter than previous models.

In addition to not only being softer than its Lunarlon cousin, Nike React is also 13% better and 5% lighter. Nike also claims that with their React shoe cushioning technology, these will be the lightest shoes you’ve ever purchased.

To be able to create such a groundbreaking product line, Nike is constantly proud to share their researchers who have spent the past three years testing and designing. After 400 prototypes were made, Nike succeeded and brought to the fans of Nike React sneakers.

In addition to the chemical elements, Nike React is also the result of liquid-like shaping, an element they have never applied before, which makes Nike React sole technology unique.

To mention the princess Leading in the production of sports shoes, Boost and React seem to have taken over the market and made other brands reluctant to face it. However, Puma confidently joined the race by launching the child of Hybrid Runner technology in August 2018.

The special thing of the shoe sole is the first combination of IGNITE foam with NRGY particles. In order to provide comfort and stability during movement, the product is also combined with the Energy Return system and the Cushioning buffer, helping the wearer feel as comfortable as carrying a couple of pairs. socks.

Under Armor – 3D printing technology

This sports shoe fashion brand is equally competitive with other cult brands when applying advanced technology to their products. In addition to sports clothes that are carefully researched to be highly applicable, Under Armor sports shoes are also favored when made by advanced 3D printing technology today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Are ‘Super running shoes’ ruining marathon competitions? (Part 1)

The “super running shoes” race is taking place among the largest sports equipment brands. Nike has just launched Alphafly NEXT% shoes leaving a lot of speculation about a product line that will destroy true athletics if used officially since the 2020 Olympic Games.

From fashion shoes to “super running shoes”

Over the weekend, Nike officially launched a commercial version of the professional sports shoe line called Alphafly NEXT%, a complete version of the sports shoe that helped speed star Eliud Kipchoge break a record deep in 2 hour marathon challenge.

In recent years, Nike has emerged as a manufacturer of “unique” and “strange” running shoes. With the pair of Nike Vaporfly 4% and Next%, a series of world records for long distance running like marathon, marathon of both men and women were broken.

Most recently, in October 2019, athlete Eliud Kipchoge shocked when finishing a marathon in 1 hour 59 minutes 40 seconds with the help of the weather, people and technology at the Vienna marathon (Austria). In it, the Nike Alphafly shoes on Kipchoge’s foot became the focus of attention, creating a huge communication wave and breaking things that had never been done before.

Shortly thereafter, Kenyan female Brigid Kosgei also used this line of high-heeled shoes to break the world women’s marathon record.

In order for Eliud Kipchoge to break the 2-hour marathon landmark, everything prepared at the marathon in Vienna must be perfect. From the pacer that drives the wind and the wind to the laser-guided car to make sure Kipchoge runs at the right speed, it’s all planned for the best marathon runner in the world to achieve this goal.

This achievement of the high-heeled shoe line has 3 layers of cushioning that has not been recognized by the World Athletics Federation but it paves the way for Nike to change some characteristics of the shoe line to fully fit the rules. set out and then achieve unexpected success.

From the perspective of non-professional users, not professional athletes also witnessed a rapid increase in the number of people who broke a personal record. Athlete Bryan Lam also shared that he spent up to $ 400, the amount nearly doubled the price of the high-heeled shoe to take part in the marathon athletic challenge for amateur athletes in Washington. As a result, he completed the marathon content with a record of 2 hours 59 minutes 30 seconds, 7 minutes faster than his previous achievement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Technology of sports shoe soles: The race to conquer the market(Part 1)

Current technology is considered to be the decisive factor in the sports shoes market. So what is the difference in shoe sole technology between famous brands?

In recent years, it can be seen that the application of advanced technology in the production of sports shoes has become a key for big brands to conquer this potential market. The application of soles technology has brought sports shoes to a new level, with outstanding features to meet the needs of the sport more fully.

Typically Boost and React technology come from two famous brands adidas and Nike, which has made fans excited over the past time. However, each technology is a breakthrough, and many other brands are also trying to join the race with “big” like adidas and Nike. So what is the difference in shoe soles technology among famous sports brands today?

In the competitive race of the world of sports shoes, the launch of Boost technology from adidas famous brand has stirred the fans. EVA compression layer – Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, an elastic material that has been popular in use for decades. But with Boost technology, a combination with the BASF compound has created a new revolution that has changed many aspects of the sports shoe industry.

The adidas Energy Boost midsole sole, the first shoe to introduce fans to technology, looks like a white polystyrene sponge at first glance, but it is actually made from hundreds of thermoplastic polyurethane TPU. Not only does it reduce the tension of the human feet when it touches the ground more than when using the EVA sole, but also has the ability to bounce back to its original state immediately. This in theory means that the shoes will help the wearer consume less energy, can run far and faster.

Many people are still skeptical about this new technology but with online training software miCoach interactive, adidas is ready to challenge their doubts. Just attach the adidas Speed_Cell speedometer and you will be ready to experience and record a new achievement yourself.