Are Super Shoes for Everyone?? Who benefits the Most from Carbon Plate Technology?

Do carbon plated super shoe work for all runners? We met up with Iain Hunter to get an inside look at the science behind super foams, carbon fiber plates, and the overall performance benefits of super shoes in the modern age!

Can Anyone use a carbon plated super shoe?? Casual Runner vs Elite Runner - Jared Ward

[johanneswehrmann]

No matter the technology that shoes possess, waking up and tying them shoe laces is still the ultimate quest.

[jonibangs]

i'm sorry this feels like an advertising than actual answer

[PBnJ]

For me, as an average joe runner, the 'supershoes' do work. I ran Marathons in Saucony Endorphin Speed 2, Endorphin Pro 3 and tested the Nike Alphafly v1 on a long run. I won't break world records but I certainly enjoy my Endorphin Pro 3s

[steveflor]

I seem to go fastest in the Nike Vaporfly %2. Followed by Hoka Mach 5, Endorphin Pro 3, Endorphin Speed 3. The differences ARE in the 1-2 % range.

These all feel amazing and I enjoy the different feel of each.

[i.p]

The Carbon Fibre plate is hurting my Achilles tendons and hamstring.. Don't have any problems with flexible shoes. Also you need a much better heel lock in the stiffer shoes because the plate push your heels out..

[manuel_]

Good morning for all the runners. Here is my like. A nice weekend for everyone.¡¡¡¡ I love Saucony ☀️🏃‍♂️☀️

[emf]

I got some old school "racing flats" at less than 200g (men's size 43/US9.5), then was gifted two pairs of super/PEBA foam shoes (Saucony Endorphin Speed, Nike Vaporflies). Wanted to love the flats, but just no doubt the "modern" race shoes are wayy gentler on my feet and lower legs. Are they faster? No idea.

[chadliu]

Summary; supers shoes are designed based on athletes, no so much on average casual runners. Use with discretion. It may do more damage than benefit

[toddboucher]

I might need a gate check. When I’m not running hard. At least that marathon pace but anything slower than that my Achilles hurts. I’ve tried it on pair I have. I’ve tried it on a different other models from friends now I wanna run a fast marathon qualify for Boston La La La. Yeah I’ll just probably deal with it or maybe just grab all my five finger ones to make my leg feel the best anyways just I’m not fast, but they are for everybody at all speeds even an old 62-year-old runner. I might need to check some things.

[alberticus]

For me the recovery is the most important part of the 'plated' shoes. As being 50+ and not so fast anymore, I notice the day after a good run I have significant less muscle strain, than when running on a 'normal' daily trainer. But, I grew up with 'no pain, no gain' :). So, what is better for your performance improvement: doing an old style daily trainer run with muscle strain, or a new style plated run with less muscle strain?

[thejelinkofamily]

Which carbon plated shoe works best for a slower heavier heel striker?

[johnwalterhanna]

Endorphin Pro 3 is good but sadly I think I'm faster and feel better support in On Cloudmonsters. And noticeable wear on the Endorphin Pro 3 after just two practice runs. Think I will be going with the Cloudmonsters for my first half marathon. A bit disappointed that I bought these and not another pair of Cloudmonsters.

[COYSMike]

I'm sure it's true, but remember this guy is paid by Saucony, who happen to make super shoes.

[movdqa]

I'd like to try them even though they may not be for me. I have tried a fair amount of cushioning and it's enough and there are shoes with still more cushioning and I'm thinking of moving towards energy return. It's more curiosity and experimentation. I don't really need to run faster or longer but it may be fun to run more efficiently. It would be nice to get the weight down from the max cushion shoes too. One last thing: could we see these things in 4E?

[remnant]

I run 9-10 minute miles usually. I bought a pair of carbon plate running shoes and then returned them after a friend who runs 6-7 minute miles advised me to stick with regular shoes. He said that if you’re not running high speeds, this shoe is going to be uncomfortable. Are there like 😅aluminum plate running shoes for those that just want to get to the finish line without hurting anything?

[renviluan]

My friend never trained, never bpught shoes. Heard a marathon had a prize, went in sandals wearing jeanshort anf won.

[tacosallpastor]

Cool but seems biased to me given that this lab has to do with Saucony

[angelmatos]

Super Shoes are like the ProV1 in golf. If you can afford it use it.

[LoveJJWiley]

What about sprinters? Are these good trainers

[Butterbuts]

If the shoe makes you feel good you’ll run better, no question. Mind over matter