Not for Everyday Wear "Heel-less Shoes" – MIZUNO's "WAVE DUEL PRO"
The norm of elite athletes wearing thin, lightweight running shoes was overturned five years ago. Nowadays, elite runners prefer thick-soled shoes equipped with carbon plates. As the competition among manufacturers intensifies, MIZUNO is launching its revolutionary "heel-less shoes." With a bold and innovative focus on forefoot running, how was this new model created, and what benefits can runners expect?
It's immediately clear that these running shoes are entirely different from existing ones. With a silhouette akin to high heels but without a heel portion, the Wave Duel Pro features a design that lifts the heel off the ground. Even non-runners may be tempted to try them due to their daring design.
"We revisited the creation of running shoes from square one, with the theme of how to make humanity run faster without being constrained by preconceived notions," says Naoto Matsuki, who is in charge of planning track shoes at MIZUNO.
Pursuing Speed & Focusing on Forefoot Running
What features are required in shoes to allow people to run faster? Being lightweight, fitting the foot, and providing a significant energy return are generally sought-after attributes in running shoes, and existing models also strive for these. In addition to these elements, MIZUNO focused on forefoot running. Forefoot running involves landing on the front to mid-foot, in contrast to heel-strike running, where one lands on the heel before transitioning to the front. Forefoot running is said to enable faster speeds, and many top runners use this method even for long distances like marathons.This article is for members only.
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