The Controversy Behind Nike’s Vaporfly Running Shoe, Explained #Wearable #SportsTech #WallStreetJournal #Nike
Very interesting controversy brewing in the running world. Some people are arguing that the tech involved in Nike’s Vaporfly amounts to “mechanical doping.”
Via Wall Street Journal on YouTube:
Nike’s Vaporfly shoes have become a popular choice for both elite and amateur runners. But the shoes may soon be banned in professional competitions if World Athletics, the world governing body of track and field, decides they offer an unfair advantage. Photo/Video: Alexander Hotz/The Wall Street Journal
