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Oct 12, 2019 · Everything We Know About Eliud Kipchoge’s Barrier-Breaking Shoes. The Kenyan marathoner ran 1:59:40 in a pair of unreleased Nike shoes. Thankfully, their design is online at the U.S. Patent...
- Nike
- Test Editor
The shoe that started a revolution: The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly 4% was the groundbreaking shoe that Eliud and his pacers wore for his first Breaking2 attempt.
Sep 26, 2022 · The Kenyan runner broke the world record in 2:01:09, wearing a bright orange pair of the carbon fiber racing shoes. The Nike Alphafly Next% 2 has a new midsole design for more energy return and a smooth transition.
Oct 14, 2019 · At the weekend, Eliud Kipchoge became the first person to ever run a marathon in under two hours, a truly impressive feat, but of course the shoes he wore deserve special scrutiny.
- Ben Hobson
- Multiplatform Director
- Ben.hobson@rw.co.uk
- 3 min
Learn how Nike developed the ZoomX Vaporfly 4% and Next% shoes to help Eliud Kipchoge break the two-hour marathon barrier in 2019. Explore the science, the documentary and the preparation behind the historic feat.
Find the Nike Alphafly 2 'Eliud Kipchoge' Men's Road Racing Shoes at Nike.com. Free delivery and returns on select orders.
Mar 21, 2023 · What kind of running shoes does Eliud Kipchoge wear? Eliud Kipchoge is a Nike-sponsored athlete and is known for wearing Nike Vaporfly running shoes during races. The Nike Vaporfly is a popular running shoe for long-distance runners because of its foam-and-carbon sole structure.
