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Common question - Running Shoes

Do I need carbon plated shoes?

Most of the time, the answer is no.

If you're a new runner, you definitely do not need carbon plated shoes.

Carbon plated shoes are not normal shoes, they contain a flexible but stiff carbon plate that is designed to give you stronger feedback, the idea being to help you run faster with less effort.

If you're new to running, the risk of injury from wearing carbons is too high to warrant any minimal speed gains you'll get from them.

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