Super shoes under scrutiny: do they lead to more injuries?
NCT ID NCT06919107
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 134 competitive runners to see if advanced footwear technology (AFT) — the springy, carbon-fiber shoes many elite athletes wear — is linked to more muscle and tendon injuries. Researchers surveyed athletes about their training habits and injury history over three seasons. The goal is to understand whether these shoes, which boost performance, also raise injury risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help athletes and coaches understand whether advanced running shoes raise or lower injury risk, guiding safer training choices.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled experiment, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results depend on athletes' memory of past injuries, which may be inaccurate.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Oviedo
Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33006, Spain