Running ‘super shoes’ may make you faster – but at what cost?

[sraj]

https://theconversation.com/running-super-shoes-may-make-you-faster-but-at-what-cost-264029

Once seen only on the feet of elite runners at the Olympics and other premier running events, the so-called “super shoe” has moved from racing podiums to pavements.

Today, you’re just about as likely to spot them at a Saturday Parkrun as you are on the world stage.

So what are they exactly, how do they work and do they potentially increase injury risk?