Comparative Effects of Advanced Footwear Technology in Track Spikes and Road-Racing Shoes on Running Economy.
Dustin P JoubertGarrett M OehlertEric J JonesGeoffrey T BurnsPublished in: International journal of sports physiology and performance (2024)
AFT track spikes improved RE ∼2% relative to a traditional spike. Despite their heavier mass, AFT shoes resulted in similar RE as AFT spikes. This could make the AFT shoe an attractive option for longer track races, particularly in National Collegiate Athletic Association and high school athletics, where there are no stack-height rules.