Super Shoes set records tumbling

Ahead of the New York Marathon – the concluding race of the
six annual World Marathon Majors – ADIDAS and Nike continue
to battle to create the ultimate record breaking running accessory

MARATHON PODIUM PLACES PER BRAND 2024
(Inc. Tokyo, Boston, London, Olympics, Berlin, Chicago)

Winner

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

ADIDAS
Nike
Asics
On Cloudboom
Puma
Under Armour
Anta

16
10
4
3
1
1
1

Total podium places: 36
(men’s and
women’s races)

ADIDAS Adizero Adios
Pro Evo 1 made podium 12 times

NIKE ALPHAFLY 3 SPECIFICATION
Both Kelvin Kiptum, who set new men’s mark in 2023, and women’s
world record holder Ruth Chepngetich set pace wearing Nike’s latest shoe

Flyknit Pods
Provides
padding
in heel
and
lower
Achilles

ZoomX Foam
High-stack responsive
midsole. Material called
Pebax makes shoe
lighter and offers
smoother heel-to-toe
transition

Nike Flyplate
Full-length carbon
fibre plate reduces
flex – promotes
stability and
propulsion, triggering
forward momentum

Air Zoom units
Placed at forefoot
of shoe – provides
cushioned impact,
returning energy
back to runner

Atomknit 3.0 upper
Improved containment
and breathability for
comfort – made
as light as
possible

Fast Shot
outsole
Ensures
optimal
traction
and
grip

Sources: Nike, wire agencies
Picture: Nike
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