Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Background: This study looks at the metabolic effects of carbon plated shoes compared to non plated shoes in NCAA Division 1 male cross country/track athletes. Carbon-plated shoes, like the Nike Vaporfly 3 (NVF3), have become popular, but it’s important to understand how they impact oxygen use (VO2) and running efficiency.
Methods: Ten NCAA Division 1 male cross-country runners (n = 10) participated in two treadmill tests using indirect calorimetry to measure oxygen consumption. Each runner completed a 1 mile jog warm up followed by appropriate dynamic stretching. Each runner completed a 6-minute run at 10 mph (6:00 per mile) in two different shoes: the Nike Vaporfly 3 (NVF3) and a regular training shoe without a carbon plate. Heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured at the 3-minute mark and at the end of each run. Runners were randomly assigned to the order of shoes, they had full recovery between tests, and both runs took place on the same day. A dependent t-test will be used to compare VO2, HR, and RPE between shoe types.
Results: We expect that running in the NVF3 will result in a lower submaximal VO2 compared to the regular running shoe, meaning better running efficiency. Differences in HR and RPE will also be analyzed to see how the shoes affect effort and perception.
Conclusion: This study will help researchers and athletes understand how supershoes impact running metabolism and performance.
Key Words: Submaximal VO2, Carbon-plated shoes, Non-plated shoes, running
Faculty Mentor
Dr. McCurley
Recommended Citation
Hudson, Bingham; Kimmel, Cole; Schmidt, James; and Macleod, Adam, "The Metabolic Effects of Carbon-Plated Shoes on D1 Runners" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium. 58.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/student_scholars_symposium/2025/Full_schedule/58
Included in
The Metabolic Effects of Carbon-Plated Shoes on D1 Runners
Background: This study looks at the metabolic effects of carbon plated shoes compared to non plated shoes in NCAA Division 1 male cross country/track athletes. Carbon-plated shoes, like the Nike Vaporfly 3 (NVF3), have become popular, but it’s important to understand how they impact oxygen use (VO2) and running efficiency.
Methods: Ten NCAA Division 1 male cross-country runners (n = 10) participated in two treadmill tests using indirect calorimetry to measure oxygen consumption. Each runner completed a 1 mile jog warm up followed by appropriate dynamic stretching. Each runner completed a 6-minute run at 10 mph (6:00 per mile) in two different shoes: the Nike Vaporfly 3 (NVF3) and a regular training shoe without a carbon plate. Heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured at the 3-minute mark and at the end of each run. Runners were randomly assigned to the order of shoes, they had full recovery between tests, and both runs took place on the same day. A dependent t-test will be used to compare VO2, HR, and RPE between shoe types.
Results: We expect that running in the NVF3 will result in a lower submaximal VO2 compared to the regular running shoe, meaning better running efficiency. Differences in HR and RPE will also be analyzed to see how the shoes affect effort and perception.
Conclusion: This study will help researchers and athletes understand how supershoes impact running metabolism and performance.
Key Words: Submaximal VO2, Carbon-plated shoes, Non-plated shoes, running