elite athletes weak calves? wrote:
I should also like to point out that elite athletes don't dictate which kind of shoes are sold. They are probably just running in heels because that's what their used to and because it doesn't really matter. Heel offset is just one factor among many that changes gait. Flexibility, weight, cushioning and flares can all change how the foot strikes as well.
I believe I saw the Adios Boost 3 being used quite a bit.
Adidas makes its higher drop racing shoes at the specific request of their elite African athletes. If you want something with less drop, the Takumi Sen and Ren, which were made primarily for the Japanese market, may fit the bill.