The science of running in super spikes: New data on Nike, Adidas, …
2024年4月13日 · Super spikes are track spikes for middle and long distance events that use the two key innovations in shoe tech that have revolutionized marathon shoes: “super foam” with high deformation and excellent energy return, and carbon fiber plates in the midsole.
Influence of Running Surface Using Advanced Footwear Technology Spikes …
2024年12月2日 · The AFT spikes [spikes that combine lightweight, compliant, resilient foams, i.e., PEBA and a stiff curved (nylon/PEBA/carbon fiber) plate] have recently been shown to improve running economy (RE), expressed as lower energy cost (4–5%) and middle distance performance around 2% running [5,6] similar to their corresponding AFT road shoes .
Study shows that 'super spikes' can increase track ... - ScienceDaily
2024年9月4日 · Research shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like the 800- and...
Research From Hoogkamer and Team Shows That “Super Spikes” …
New research led by Wouter Hoogkamer and his team shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like the 800- and 1,500-meters.
Can We Quantify the Benefits of “Super Spikes” in Track Running?
Unlike marathon shoes, testing track spikes comes with a unique challenge of quantifying the metabolic energy demands of middle-distance running events, which are partly anaerobic. Quantifying the exact benefits from super spikes is difficult and we may need to rely on comparison of track performances pre- and post- the introduction of super ...
Self-perceived middle-distance race pace is faster in advanced …
2024年9月1日 · In this paper, we proposed, evaluated, and used a novel approach to quantify the potential benefits of middle-distance AFT spikes. The combined results indicate that our novel approach has the validity, sensitivity, and reliability to quantify the benefits of …
Research suggests controversial super spikes do make runners faster
2024年7月30日 · Sep. 4, 2024 — Research shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like...
Quantifying the performance benefits of middle distance running …
2023年10月29日 · Results: (1) Participants ran 1.26% slower (p=0.0188) in spikes with 200g added mass than in control spikes, exactly equal to the known effects of shoe mass on running performance.
The Best Middle and Long Distance Spikes of 2025 - Running Warehouse
How do I choose the right track spikes for mid-distance or long-distance running? We recommend reviewing the information on the spikes we provide and thoughtfully considering how well it matches your needs, intended purposes, and events.
The Best Track Spikes of 2024, Reviewed - Outside
2024年4月22日 · Track spikes are divided into three categories: sprint (optimized for 60 to 400 meters), middle distance (400 to 3,000 meters), and long distance (3,000 to 10,000 meters). These distinctions...