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Pulse Sports outlines the top five running shoes that athletes should consider wearing for competitions and training during this Olympic season.
The track and field season is ramping up with athletes from all over the world vying for tickets to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and here are top five shoes that can make it easy for athletes to run fast and post great times.
Athletes who have qualified for the marathon can also identify the best shoes to impress on the global showpiece that comes once in four years.
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Nike responds to controversial Paris Olympics kits for Team Kenya & USA
The brains behind the Paris 2024 Olympics Nike kits have explained the reasons behind the designs that generated mixed reactions from Kenyans and Americans.
In this article, Pulse Sports analyses the best Nike running shoes including the Nike Pegasus 40, the Zoom Fly 5 and the Invincible 3.
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1) Nike Zoom Fly 5
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The Nike Zoom Fly 5 is best for long distance running and it weighs 8.5 ounces. As per Forbes, the shoe is carbon-plated and is very durable. It can also be used for training and is race-worthy.
The shoe is a bridge between Nike’s premium Super Shoes (Vaporfly 3 and Alphafly 3) and a standard daily trainer. The shoe uses a carbon fiber plate but it is also significantly heavier than the Vaporfly 3 and has a thicker upper than the premium racing models.
It is also warned that using a carbon-plated shoe for every run could lead to aches and pains, and possible injury.
2) Nike Invincible 3
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The Nike Invincible 3 is one of Nike’s best running shoe for cushioning. The shoe weighs about 10.9 ounces and it provides maximum cushioning for an athlete and has a signature waffle outsole. However, in the recent past, some users have reported heel slippage and that the shoe has a wider fit that is too wide for narrow feet.
The Invincible 3 is specially made for runners who want a max-cushioned shoe since the shoe adds extra cushioning around the heel and tongue to deliver a soft, comfortable ride for distances of any length.
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Details of the Ksh 67,000 shoes that helped Peres Jepchirchir break the world record in London
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3) Nike Vaporfly 3
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The Nike Vaporfly 3 is one of the favourites for road runners and is usually referred to as a super shoe. It has a full carbon fiber plate, responsive foam, positively no unnecessary bulk and also has a featherweight design.
It is warned that the shoe is 100% a distance-running racing shoe and should not be worn as a daily trainer since it is not designed to last.
4) Nike Structure 25
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The Nike Structure 25 is designed for stability and it is good-for-some aggressive stability. It has Zoom Air Units that are air-filled bags sitting within the midsole. They compress and absorb force, and then return to their original shape.
5) Nike Pegasus Trail 4
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The Nike Pegasus Trail 4 are specially created for trail running, for runners who want to seamlessly go from road to trail. The shoe uses the react foam for a responsive ride, and the outsole and lugs are not too soft, making the shoe road-friendly.
The Pegasus Trail 4 is supportive due to the brand’s Flywire technology that uses high-strength threads, like suspension cables on a bridge for added support, and its grippy outsole.
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Eliud Kipchoge discloses why the Stade de France in Paris holds a special place in his heart
Eliud Kipchoge has revealed why the track and field stadium for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games holds much significance for him as he chases history this year.
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