Yesterday at the track I met a runner who had multiple shoes and got to try on his Vaporflys. They have too much cushion as it feels like you're walking on clouds, so you're probably getting less traction: the bottoms are smooth too. I feel like I'm about to fall over when wearing the shoes. They're just too bulky and sub-optimal.
What do you think? Are Vaporflys inferior to normal sneakers for a mile race?
They do feel kinda funny walking around. And then you start running fast...
On a hot track in summer I wouldn't be as worried about slippage, as long as it has been baked dry and made of a decent material. Obviously if it rains that's a different matter.
I can't imagine them being slower than regular trainers given the technology that's gone into them, although they're not designed for a one mile race on the track.
No, they’re not slower than regular trainers for 1 mile. Even in the rain. I prefer them to spikes too—although I haven’t tried the df’s yet.
Nah I have done intervals in the VF often. They are definitely quicker than regular trainers, even down to 400/800.
I know the 10 other threads on this weren’t enough for your ego so you had to start your own.
It feels weird but you will run faster because of the bounce. I guess one get used to it after awhile.
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