IN THE LAB: How Brooks Is Engineering The Perfect Marathon Super Shoe

Super-shoe lifespan tested at 300-plus miles: midsole data
Lab compression tests show carbon-plated racers lose roughly 8% of their energy return after 250 miles.
Believe in the Run · Gear
Adidas unveils Adios Pro Evo 2 ahead of Berlin debut
The 138g racing shoe will be available in limited numbers to elites only, the brand confirmed.
Believe in the Run · Road Races
Super-shoe wear test: which racers last beyond 250 miles?
A six-month durability study tracks midsole compression across major brands.
Believe in the Run · Gear
On Cloudboom Strike LS gets road-shoe sibling for fall
The Swiss brand confirms a laced version of its LightSpray super-shoe.
Believe in the Run · Gear
Kipchoge confirms Berlin start as he chases sub-2:01 farewell
The four-time Berlin champion told reporters in Kaptagat that the September race could be his final attempt at the world record before retirement.
LetsRun · Road Races
Assefa returns to defend women's title with new pacing team
Ethiopian star Tigist Assefa will be paced through halfway in 1:06:30, organizers confirmed Monday.
Runner's World · Road Races

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