- what will be faster, barefoot, tennis shoes, or cleats? And do you have any ideas about the experiment?
-It would be best if a doctor answered this question, but its okay if you are not and you just want to give us your opinion.
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As a runner, I think I am capable of answering this question. Barefoot would be faster because there is less weight you have to pick up every time you pick up your foot. It takes less energy. There are a few things wrong with barefoot running. It doesn't protect your foot from stepping on things, and you heel strike without shoes on. With shoes, there is a larger heel which prevents your heel hitting the ground hard and hurting your knee. While barefoot running, there is nothing preventing you from hitting your heel on the ground which causes knee problems and stress fractures. If you have perfect for and indestructible feet, you could be a pro barefoot runner. Now, there are shoes to simulate barefoot running called Vibram Five Fingers. They protect your feet from the elements, now all you have to do is not heel strike! The overall best and safest shoes for some to run in would be a very light and supportive running shoe.
The answer is yes, footwear does affect your running speed. Lighter shoes=a faster speed.
An experiment could be someone running 100ms in cleats, racing flats, basketball shoes, and regular running shoes. Weigh each shoe and have the person run 3 100m dashes in each pair, resting fully in between each test.
Hope I helped!
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The answer is that different footwear is designed for different terrian and distances. Try running a marathon barefoot and you might not have skin on your feet IF you can make it to the finnish line. Cleats are designed for grass, if your refering to spikes, they are for sprinters. Again you won't run a marathon faster in spikes or in cleats. The lighter weight tennis shoe is FASTER than heavier tennis shoes but they may offer less protection, stability, and cushion that you desire.
Sam
The answer really depends on the distance you run. It's generally faster to run with specially designed running shoes while sprinting, but if you've trained sufficiently, many people say running barefoot long distance is faster. @RunnFast- Running barefoot actually changes your form so you land on your forefoot instead of your heal, so healstrike is actually less of an issue. Research suggests that the form your body adapts while running barefoot actually is less likely to injure your knees, etc.
If you're going to experiment with this, you're going to need a large test group because there is a huge possibility for experimental error.
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It is relative, the ground surface and weather conditions could play a major roll in the correct selection of running gear.
Food for thought:
Information about some running shoes and spikes for hardcore runners:
Key for running shoes -
The better the shock absorption is the better the shoe is. Whenever possible, it is best to try them on before a purchase.
An ideal shoe will fit your foot like a slipper. Your running shoes are the key to staying injury free. Knowing how to use them will enhance your speed. You can wear any type of shoe you want for training in. But you should have a second pair of shoes just for racing in.
Oversize Trainers To Improve Your Speed -
The best type of trainer to wear is one that is either a half or full size too large for your feet. Buy a high quality cushion inset sole and place it in the shoe. This gives your feet added shock absorption protection. This could be a big help against Shine Splints. If one foot is longer than the other, buy the trainers based on the longest foot.
Except for hurdlers practicing their hurdle form, use this shoe for all of your running practices, including high speed sections. When you change shoes for races, you will find that your feet feel light and that your race time results are constantly on the speedy end of your speed range.
Shoes For Racing In:
A racing shoe (flats or spikes) that properly fits your foot and used for race purpose only, will enhance your speed. These shoes are normally very light but do not support your feet like trainers. You can make many brands of racing shoes feel very comfortable for use without soaks by placing a thin, soft cushion, flat insole in it. Replace the insoles when they begin to show signs of wear or when they are flat in your impact area. They can be bought in some grocery stores. If you use arch supports, place it in your racing shoe too. If one foot is longer than the other, buy this pair of shoes based on the shortest foot. However, if the toes on the longer foot are knuckling up in the shoe, then the shoes are too short - get a longer pair.
Hurdler shoe issue:
Shoes play a huge part of helping a hurdler be fast, especially in the short distance hurdles. This is not practical, but hurdlers need three pairs of track shoes. They need their proper foot fitting racing spikes, they need a pair of proper fitting running shoes for hurdle work practices only and, they need their oversize comfortable running shoes with extra cushion protection for all other running activities.
Wearing Spikes To Train In:
There are times when using spikes in a training section is very important to the athlete. Sprinters, hurdlers, pole vaulters, javelin throwers; long, triple and, high jumpers should wear their spikes when trying to calibrate their steps and starting block position. Once the measurements have been established with your spikes on, take them off and put on your trainers. Use your trainers to find the location of your established starting points. The order of finding your points should be with spikes first and then with trainers, never the other way around. This is because trainers vary too much in size, shape and, length for the same size foot - change your trainers and you change the deminsion of your foot. For this group of people, knowing how to find your precise starting points with your racing shoes on, assures you a consistent range of high end results for your discipline.
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