The Super Shoe study with Dustin Joubert, PhD | EP#322

Associate Professor Dustin Joubert of Stephen F. Austin State University discusses his study comparing seven carbon-plated "Super Shoes", and how runners and triathletes should interpret and use the results. We also discuss more informal testing that Dr Joubert is doing on a regular basis in his lab, including shoes not included in the study.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -What is a super shoe, what are the purported benefits, and the proposed mechanisms behind them?  -The Super Shoe study: protocol, shoes included, results and conclusions. Are the Nikes all-conquering?  -What does this mean for consumers? How should triathletes and runners go about selecting shoes for racing?  -Dr Joubert's informal testing, including the Adidas Adios Pro 2 and running in crocs!  -How do running economy benefits translate to performance benefits?  -What happens to the benefits from Super Shoes when running uphill or downhill?    SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts322/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/   SPONSORS: ROKA - Exceptional quality triathlon wetsuits, trisuits, swimskins, goggles, performance sunglasses as well as prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.  Online vision test for prescription updates and home try-on options available for eyeglasses. Ships from  the US, UK and EU. Trusted by world-leading athletes such as  Lucy Charles-Barclay, Javier Gómez Noya, Flora Duffy, Morgan Pearson, Summer Rappaport and others in triathlon, cycling, speed skating, and many more. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Dustin's Instagram and Research Gate A Comparison of Running Economy Across Seven Carbon-Plated Racing Shoes - Joubert & Jones 2021 A Case Study Comparison of Two Carbon-Plated Running Shoes on Running Economy and Running Mechanics - Joubert et al. 2021 Metabolic cost of level, uphill, and downhill running in highly cushioned shoes with carbon-fiber plates - Whithing et al. 2021 Nike Vaporfly 4% – can these shoes really make you run faster? with Wouter Hoogkamer | EP#179 Extrapolating Metabolic Savings in Running: Implications for Performance Predictions - Kipp et al. 2019 Excel spreadsheet: calculate race time savings based on economy improvements   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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