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After watching Tigst Assefa’s and Kelvin Kiptum‘s mind-blowing, world record-setting performances in Berlin and Chicago, you might think of them as superhuman. Or you might wonder if their shoes, the brand-new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 and the upcoming Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% 3, are to thank for huge margins these athletes ran over the previous world record holders—and whether that advanced footwear technology would benefit you in your next marathon.
The truth is, while Assefa and Kiptum won the genetic lottery when it comes to optimizing endurance performance, they likely also respond super well to super shoes. However, not everyone responds in the same way to shoe technology, and not all brands and models provide the same performance boosts. Before you shell out $250 to $500 on a shoe that promises to make you faster, it’s important to consider whether…
