These shoes are certainly getting a lot of attention on ST and in the endurance sport communities more broadly. There are some folks here that are pretty vocal about them being unfair (even calling people who own them cheaters) and calling for their ban.
I’ve used them over the last year and have “fallen in love” with them. I’m definitely faster and my legs feel a ton better on longer runs, especially the day or two after. I’m 62 and given how bad my knee is, this is almost like a miracle for me and has definitely extended my IM career...for at least one more year anyways.
So, I run in them because they give me a clear advantage vs the other shoe (Hoka Clayton) I was wearing. Before that, I chose the Clayton because I thought it gave me an advantage over the Sauconys I was wearing. In fact I’ve always tried to wear the shoes that help me the most.
I don’t think this advantage is unfair because anyone can buy them. Yes $250 is a lot of money but if that’s the hurdle, shouldn’t tri bikes or wheel sets, or helmets that cost a bunch be banned as well?
It makes me faster. It is better for my body/health. It’s relatively affordable (given how much triathlon costs to participate in). Any one can get them.
Why should they be banned?
Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com
Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.
I’ve used them over the last year and have “fallen in love” with them. I’m definitely faster and my legs feel a ton better on longer runs, especially the day or two after. I’m 62 and given how bad my knee is, this is almost like a miracle for me and has definitely extended my IM career...for at least one more year anyways.
So, I run in them because they give me a clear advantage vs the other shoe (Hoka Clayton) I was wearing. Before that, I chose the Clayton because I thought it gave me an advantage over the Sauconys I was wearing. In fact I’ve always tried to wear the shoes that help me the most.
I don’t think this advantage is unfair because anyone can buy them. Yes $250 is a lot of money but if that’s the hurdle, shouldn’t tri bikes or wheel sets, or helmets that cost a bunch be banned as well?
It makes me faster. It is better for my body/health. It’s relatively affordable (given how much triathlon costs to participate in). Any one can get them.
Why should they be banned?
Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com
Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.