{"id":3807,"date":"2023-05-04T13:14:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T11:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runnerslab.be\/five-questions-about-carbon-shoes-answered\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T14:20:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T13:20:06","slug":"five-questions-about-carbon-shoes-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runnerslab.be\/en\/news\/five-questions-about-carbon-shoes-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Five questions about carbon shoes answered"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]The question of whether carbon shoes effectively serve their purpose is one that almost no one asks anymore. So we let that question pass in the article below. But what explains its success? Are they suitable for everyone? Which carbon shoe is best? Read more.<\/p>\n<p>August 2016. <strong>Eliud Kipchoge<\/strong> captures his first <strong>Olympic marathon title <\/strong>in a fluorescent yellow <strong>shoe with a remarkably thick(er) sole<\/strong>. It was an immediate <strong>entry <\/strong>past the big gate for the famous <strong>&#8220;carbon shoes.<\/strong> Now, seven years later, the running world still can&#8217;t shut up about these speed makers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meanwhile, <\/strong>the <strong>range of <\/strong>carbon shoes is <strong>large AND relatively accessible<\/strong>, making them appear on every street run. What else should you know about this notable product group?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Are carbon shoes suitable for everyone?<\/h4>\n<p>In the beginning, it was <strong>stated <\/strong>that <strong>carbon shoes were only for the absolute best <\/strong>. Meanwhile, that <strong>belief <\/strong>&#8211; partly due to the undeniable effect of carbon shoes &#8211; has often been <strong>dismissed <\/strong>by the general public. According to the organizers of the London Marathon, as many as half of the 45,000 participants appeared at the start with a carbon shoe.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the fact that the wearing of carbon shoes is becoming increasingly standardized, <strong>research shows <\/strong>that <strong>runners who <\/strong> <strong>land on their mid- or forefoot and run at least 14 km\/u<\/strong> benefit the <strong>most <\/strong>. Whether slower runners and heelers will not benefit is admittedly unsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Runners who benefit from <strong>extra stability*<\/strong> best watch how frequently they use these racing shoes. The thickness of the sole and the <strong>absence <\/strong>of extra <strong>support <\/strong>can encourage overpronation, the excessive clicking inward with the ankle. This, in turn, can lead to injuries. By the way, those who like to run with a direct shoe will also have to get used to the <strong>softness <\/strong>of the <strong>foam <\/strong>in carbon shoes.<\/p>\n<p>*In the meantime, there is plenty of <strong>experimentation with stable(er) pace shoes<\/strong>. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runnerslab.be\/nl\/news\/2022\/10\/04\/saucony-tempus-vult-leemte-in-met-eerste-snelle-stabiele-schoen?utm_source=website_news&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=vijf_vragen_carbon\">read more<\/a> about that here.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;60px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>What accounts for the success of carbon shoes?<\/h4>\n<p>One <strong>important aspect <\/strong>already lies in the name itself. The <strong>stiffness <\/strong>of the <strong>carbon plate<\/strong> almost forces you to <strong>run<\/strong> <strong>faster <\/strong>. However, this curvy plate does not deserve all the credit. The foam also plays a very important role.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>resilient<\/strong> <strong>foam <\/strong>provides appreciable <strong>energy return<\/strong> with every push-off. In addition, it <strong>captures <\/strong>much of the <strong>impact <\/strong>on your <strong>muscles and joints<\/strong> so you experience much <strong>less muscle pain <\/strong>afterwards. Less muscle pain, means faster recovery and therefore a green light to run more. Being able to handle <strong>more kilomters<\/strong>obviously has a significant impact on performance.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;966&#8243; image_size=&#8221;regular&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Is it true that carbon shoes do not last long?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Short, but powerful<\/strong>. That&#8217;s how you could describe the longevity of carbon shoes. It is certainly true that these racing pilots do not last forever. To whom should we point the finger? Not to the carbon plate, but to the <strong>outsole<\/strong>, the rubber on the bottom. To reduce the weight of the shoe, only <strong>a small amount <\/strong>is applied. As a result, the surface quickly comes into contact with the foam and loses its qualities. Depending on your running style, weight and surface, carbon shoes last about <strong>300 to 600 kilometers <\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Are there any disadvantages to running on carbon shoes?<\/h4>\n<p>As always, &#8220;too much&#8221; of something is never good. Running on carbon shoes too often is no exception. Advanced technologies <strong>allow<\/strong> your <strong>running style <\/strong> to <strong>change<\/strong> slightly. The thick sole can also cause extra <strong>stress <\/strong>on your <strong>calves <\/strong>and <strong>hamstrings <\/strong>, increasing the risk of injury. Because carbon shoes force you to seek higher tempos, overuse can occur. So save these quick flashes for those times when you really want to perform and <strong>work your workouts<\/strong> primarily <strong>with<\/strong> a <strong>training shoe<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;60px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Is the Nike Vaporfly and Alphafly still the primus of the class?<\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;If you want to break your PR, you should buy a Nike Vaporfly or Nike Alphafly.&#8221; This proposition was long suggested. <strong>Nike <\/strong>therefore had sole dominance for the first few years. Their two showpieces almost snatched all the podium places and records. Over the past two years, their <strong>supremacy<\/strong> has come to an <strong>end <\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hellen Obiri<\/strong> won the Boston marathon with <strong>On&#8217;<\/strong>s carbon shoe. The men&#8217;s podium was completely dominated by the <strong>adidas <\/strong>Adizero Adios Pro 3. <strong>Bashir Abdi<\/strong> raced to his second fastest time ever on <strong>Asics<\/strong>&#8216; Metaspeed Edge+ carbon shoe in Rotterdam. And so we can go on and on. By now, the technical code to combine a responsive foam with a carbon plate has been cracked by every esteemed brand. Despite some <strong>differences <\/strong>in the <strong>hardness\/softness of materials<\/strong>, the <strong>position <\/strong>of the <strong>carbon plate<\/strong>&#8230; there is no carbon shoe that really has the upper hand at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Want a look at the carbon shoes currently dominating the track?[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;CLICK HERE&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/shop.runnerslab.be\/nl\/loopschoenen?features=category%7Cwedstrijd-&amp;utm_source=website_news&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=vijf_vragen_carbon&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;967&#8243; image_size=&#8221;regular&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]Want to experience the benefits of carbon shoes before investing in them? At the Runners&#8217; lab Experience Center* in <a href=\"https:\/\/runnerslab.be\/en\/stores\/antwerp\/\">Deurne<\/a>, Antwerp you can. You can try out different test models of competition and training shoes outdoors. For example, the <strong>adidas Adios Pro 3<\/strong> and very soon the <strong>Asics Metaspeed Sky+<\/strong> are showing off in the test wall there.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in taking advantage of this unique concept? Stop by during opening hours, speak to an advisor and take your chosen pair for a run around outside to find out if the shoe is for you. Afterwards, return the shoe.<\/p>\n<p>*The test wall is a unique concept from the Runners&#8217; lab store in Antwerp. 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