The science behind Nike's new shock absorbing running shoe

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The science behind Nike's new shock absorbing running shoe

By MATT BURGESS

 

Nike

 

Deep inside Nike's secretive scientific research laboratory, at its Portland headquarters, is one of its shortest pieces of running track.

 

At 50 metres in length, the runway is long enough for runners to hit high speeds but it isn't designed for breaking records.

 

It is, however, one of the most technologically sophisticated pieces of track in the world.

 

At one end, stands Filip Ingebrigtsen, one of three brother's belonging to Norway's hugely successful running family. 

 

Full Story: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/nike-joyride-run-design-price-release