The race to create the ultimate running super shoe
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Dezeen
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In brief
The evolution of performance running footwear has become a technological arms race between major sportswear manufacturers. Innovation in shoe design, cushioning materials, and aerodynamic engineering has fundamentally transformed athletic performance benchmarks. As elite marathoners continue breaking speed records, the engineering behind these advanced trainers reveals how cutting-edge materials and biomechanical research converge to create equipment that pushes human potential beyond previous limitations.
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The race to create the ultimate running super shoe
For years, sportswear giants Adidas and Nike have been competing to design record-beating running trainers. As the sub-two-hour marathon time is broken, Dezeen plots a timeline of the so-called battle of the super shoes.
