Nike’s Carbon-Fiber Running Shoes Get Clearance for Olympics
- World Athletics also says there’s evidence of potential threat
- Five fastest marathons ever have all come in Nike’s Vaporflys
Nike Inc.’s high-tech running shoes will be permitted in competitions like the Olympics and World Championships, following a landmark ruling from track and field’s international governing body.
World Athletics said Friday, however, that there is “sufficient evidence to raise concerns that the integrity of the sport might be threatened by the recent developments in shoe technology.” It issued a few new restrictions on shoe construction and said it would do more research to see if more parameters are needed.