Carbon Plate Running Shoes - Are they Really Faster?

We look at scientific research to get an idea of the pros and cons of carbon plate running shoes. Do they really make you run faster and if so, how much faster? What about the risk of injury? And is there a "best brand" of carbon plate running shoe?

👉 Here are Amazon links to the carbon plate running shoes tested in the research study that I discuss in the video. I linked to the overall models because the model versions change so fast that the current ones will soon be outdated.
✅ Nike Alphafly: https://geni.us/jcp1
✅ Asics Metaspeed Sky: https://geni.us/5wuF
✅ Nike Vaporfly: https://geni.us/odAF
✅ Saucony Endorphin Pro: https://geni.us/GAoHm3a
✅ New Balance RC Elite: https://geni.us/uxaYs
✅ Hoka Rocket X: https://geni.us/z0hB2
✅ Brooks Hyperion Elite: https://geni.us/NAnqlS

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📚Chapters in this video:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:53 How are carbon plate running shoes supposed work?
00:01:27 So ... do they really work?
00:07:00 Injury risk of carbon plate running shoes
00:10:32 Battle of the brands!
00:11:35 My advice on carbon plate running shoes
00:12:31 Injured? We can help

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References:
The New York Times (2018) “Nike Says Its $250 Running Shoes Will Make You Run Much Faster. What if That’s Actually True?” Published online 2018-07-18.
Day, E., & Hahn, M. (2019) “Optimal footwear longitudinal bending stiffness to improve running economy is speed dependent” Footwear Science 12(1): 3-13.
Jonathon W. Senefeld et al. (2021) “Technological advances in elite marathon performance” Journal of Applied Physiology 130(6): 2002-2008.
Hébert-Losier, K., & Pamment, M. (2022) “Advancements in running shoe technology and their effects on running economy and performance – a current concepts overview” Sports Biomechanics 22(3): 335-350.
Joubert, D. P., & Jones, G. P. (2022) “A comparison of running economy across seven highly cushioned racing shoes with carbon-fibre plates” Footwear Science 14(2): 71-83.
Ruiz-Alias, S. A. et al. (2022) “A systematic review of the effect of running shoes on running economy, performance and biomechanics: analysis by brand and model” Sports Biomechanics 22(3): 388-409.
Rodrigo-Carranza, V. et al. (2022) “Impact of advanced footwear technology on elite men’s in the evolution of road race performance” Journal of Sports Sciences 40(23): 2661-2668.
Fife, A. et al. (2023) “How do road runners select their shoes? A systematic review” Footwear Science 15(2): 103-112.
Hoenig, T. et al. (2023) “Navigating the challenges and opportunities with ‘super shoes’: balancing performance gains with injury risk” British Journal of Sports Medicine 57: 1472-1473.
Tenforde, A. et al. (2023) “Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear” Sports Med 53: 1499-1505.
Rodrigo-Carranza, V. et al. (2023) “Impact of advanced footwear technology on critical speed and performance in elite runners” Footwear Science 15(1): 9-15.
Langley, J. O. (2023) “Determining the effect and magnitude of advanced footwear technology on female distance running performance” Footwear Science 15(3): 161-169.