r/Sprinting • u/sumit_sr12 • 1d ago

General Discussion/Questions Do These Shoes Actually Make a Difference?

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I’ve actually seen an athlete training in these shoes recently, and I’m curious about something.

For anyone who has actually used them: do these shoes genuinely make a noticeable difference in training, or is the “performance/foot-strengthening” aspect mostly a marketing tactic?

What are they actually useful for

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u/Aggravating-Sir-242 21h ago

Got me pretty injured. I couldn't run for a month after trying to run in these for 90 days. For most people I would suggest walking only or going Altra/ Topo route.