They Can Get You Disqualified, But Are Thicker Shoes Faster?
Did the shoes that disqualified Vienna Marathon winner Derara Hurisa enhance his performance? A biomechanist weighs in.
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Winner Disqualified for Too-Thick Shoes in Vienna Marathon
In the first disqualification under the World Athletic's 2020 shoe ruling, Derara Hurisa was stripped of his victory for wearing shoes with a 50mm midsole height.
Why Limit Sole Thickness in Running Shoes?
A scientist who argued for stack height limitations explains his reasoning and current thoughts one year after the World Athletics ruling.