Among Western brands, the concept of a racing flat is evolving.
The #1 driver of that is the availability of supercritical foams combined with a consumer base that prefers soft over harsh, cushioned over ground-feel.
This is a powerful trend that drives growth across many industries. For instance, very few automotive brands still make naturally aspirated, hydraulic steering sports cars with excellent ground feel.
Similarly, if you want crisp, responsive, and light flats with excellent ground feel, you’ll need to look to the few brands that still produce them, namely Asian ones, e.g. ASICS Tartheredge.
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