Impact of Advanced Footwear Technology on Running Economy at Slower Running Speeds: A Randomised, Cross-Over Investigation

AFT shoes can provide meaningful metabolic savings even at very low running speeds, with no distinguishable speed-dependence, which cannot be explained by changes in spatiotemporal variables. AFT shoes for recreational runners should be further improved to maintain metabolic efficiency while not sacrificing perceived comfort, which is a stronger determinant of shoe preference.