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Metabolic cost of level, uphill, and downhill running in highly cushioned shoes with carbon-fiber plates

Clarissa S. Whiting; Wouter Hoogkamer; Rodger Kram · 2021 · Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science

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The study found no significant effect — useful as a negative control or null benchmark for your own design.

Abstract (excerpt)

BACKGROUND: Compared to conventional racing shoes, Nike Vaporfly 4% running shoes reduce the metabolic cost of level treadmill running by 4%. The reduction is attributed to their lightweight, highly compliant, and resilient midsole foam…

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Metadata source: OpenAlex · DOI 10.1016/j.jshs.2021.10.004