Mason Ferlic: "if i had gotten the supershoes in 2019...i would have made doha team"

also curious to what the performance difference it between super spikes and the mambas that have a designated draining system for steeplechase. even if he had super spikes and competitors didn't, i believe results wouldn't be too different than what they were.

Ok- this thread title is totally unfair and is biasing the conversation. It is nowhere near an accurate representation of Ferlic’s quote repeated here, with the selective editing of the title bolded.

“I have to wonder if I had gotten the super shoes in 2019, maybe I would’ve made a spot on the team for Doha that year? It’s totally reasonable knowing now that they are great. Who knows? That’s a big if.”

Out of fairness, someone needs to update the thread title.

cmon man wrote:

Ok- this thread title is totally unfair and is biasing the conversation. It is nowhere near an accurate representation of Ferlic’s quote repeated here, with the selective editing of the title bolded.

“I have to wonder if I had gotten the super shoes in 2019, maybe I would’ve made a spot on the team for Doha that year? It’s totally reasonable knowing now that they are great. Who knows? That’s a big if.”

Out of fairness, someone needs to update the thread title.

He wasn’t close to making the team. He needs to shut up.

I wouldn’t think the new Nike spikes would be very helpful in the steeple anyways. Seems to me like stepping on the water barriers with the dragonfly would be extremely awkward with the cushioning, and landing in the water would have some interactions with the foam leaving the shoe pretty wet.

Air victory would be very awkward to land on the barrier with the air pockets so you’d be forced to hurdle every time. Again landing would feel really weird too. What were the top runners wearing in doha?

Nike Lanangs are the GOAT steeple spikes, anyway

JBaller33 wrote:

He wasn’t close to making the team. He needs to shut up.

These pro athletes need to shut up and put their heads down.

They also need to get out there, show a little personality and grow the sport.

Like Tinman, but not like Tinman because those guys are annoying.

You sound like the "stay-in-your-lane" fan that can't tolerate any discourse or opinions in the sport. Part of athletes having personalities is the ability to speak openly and honest about current topics be it politics or the super shoe debate. Maybe trying listening for once in your life.

As usual OP is taking the quote out of context and Ferlic is well spoken and I appreciate his insight. Refreshing to hear a conversation on the topic instead of athletes always trying to divert away. He no way insinuates he should have made the team but rather if he had the spikes it could have helped. Part of a broader discussion on exclusive access to tech in sport.

Good to see him running well ahead of the trials.

In this thread; letsrunners are upset by objective statements made from elite athletes.

freshAir wrote:

You sound like the "stay-in-your-lane" fan that can't tolerate any discourse or opinions in the sport. Part of athletes having personalities is the ability to speak openly and honest about current topics be it politics or the super shoe debate. Maybe trying listening for once in your life.

As usual OP is taking the quote out of context and Ferlic is well spoken and I appreciate his insight. Refreshing to hear a conversation on the topic instead of athletes always trying to divert away. He no way insinuates he should have made the team but rather if he had the spikes it could have helped. Part of a broader discussion on exclusive access to tech in sport.

Good to see him running well ahead of the trials.

Not at all. Lebron gets to say whatever he wants (within reason), because he’s the best. When Nick Willis talked about the shoes, I thought it was important as he’s one of the best in the sport. It would be the same if Rupp or Centro did too. Anonymous, vaguely elite guys just come across as having sour grapes.

Let's be real if this tech was around when I was racing my 4:04 mile would be a 3:58.

guccislides wrote:

I don’t think he talked “crap“ about anyone, just talking about about shoe technology as an unsponsored athlete. how come people were giving Fauble praise for talking when he’s endorsed by a brand with carbon shoes?

Because we'd actually like to see data that backs up these crybabies claims, not internet click bait/rumors pushed by brojos and the like.

So the dozens of research studies that have been published in the past 4 years on super shoe running economy don't cut it for you? It's clear no amount of data will change your boneheaded opinion. When many of the pros sponsored by other companies are racing in the dragonfly with the swoosh painted over that should tell you something...

The context makes his comments sounds a little different. Basically saying that Nike holds out on the tech to their own athletes and then asks the question about how the shoes would have impacted things in 2019. He said he isn't salty either way. All of that seems fair but he still wasn't exactly super close to third. Seems like a stretch to say he might've made the team if guys had different spikes, which didn't seem to be true in his case.

I think it's fair to want to make sure someone losing by 1/2 second lost by 1/2 second because they got beat. But I think a lot of things can go into a fraction of a second outside of shoe tech.

NERunner0053 wrote:

The context makes his comments sounds a little different. Basically saying that Nike holds out on the tech to their own athletes and then asks the question about how the shoes would have impacted things in 2019. He said he isn't salty either way. All of that seems fair but he still wasn't exactly super close to third. Seems like a stretch to say he might've made the team if guys had different spikes, which didn't seem to be true in his case.

I think it's fair to want to make sure someone losing by 1/2 second lost by 1/2 second because they got beat. But I think a lot of things can go into a fraction of a second outside of shoe tech.

Rt. Regardless of whether or not Ferlic makes the steeplechase team in super shoes, the idea of the outcome of a race being effected by preferential treatment regarding shoes is worrying. That should be the takeaway from this, regardless of your perception of Ferlic’s status as a truly “elite” runner.

Cope Harder Ferlic!

? unfortunately you correct. Talking can get you in trouble.✂️ ✂️ ✂️

thanks Boulder wrote:

Ferlic talks way too much. The fans love it and the sponsors hate it. He will be without a contract for the rest of his career.

? unfortunately you correct. Talking can get you in trouble.✂️ ✂️ ✂️

Heard from several sources that Mason signed for $60,000/year out of college.

That is absolutely absurd; this is the luckiest distance guy ever.

Currently with Adidas!