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The debate over ‘shoe-doping’ after Adidas’s supershoe victory at the London Marathon

The Independent·Andrew Griffin·about 1 month ago
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Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Sabastian Sawe makes history with first marathon under two hours Adidas unveiled its new Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 running shoes, weighing just 97 grams (3.4 ounces) and costing £450 ($500). Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha wore these shoes to become the first two men to run a marathon in under two hours in London. The shoes achieve their lightness and speed through innovations like a 50% lighter midsole, kite surfing materials, a new "energy ring" carbon fiber design, shorter laces, and a partially covered sole. The introduction of these "supershoes" has reignited the "shoe doping" controversy, with critics questioning if they offer an unfair advantage and undermine the spirit of running.…

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