US marathon winner Kellyn Taylor and the chief marketing officer at ON discuss the evolution of the running shoe industry, the rise of carbon plated 'super shoes,' their impact on racing records, and the debate on their worth and ethics.
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Brands in the running shoe industry constantly reinvent their products to keep consumers interested and maintain a competitive edge.
Super shoes with carbon plated midsoles offer enhanced performance and speed, but their usage creates a debate on whether they are considered cheating in races.
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The Evolution of Running Shoes and Consumer Preferences
The podcast explores the evolving trends and innovations in the running shoe industry. It highlights the constant reinvention of products by brands to keep consumers interested. The episode features interviews with runners from Stockport Harriers, who discuss their favorite shoe brands and the impact of popular shoes on competitions. The running shoe industry is projected to reach over $70 billion by 2031. Consumers prioritize different factors such as speed, comfort, and aesthetics when choosing running shoes.
The Rise of Smaller Brands and the Challenge to Nike and Adidas
The podcast highlights the growing competition faced by big brands like Nike and Adidas as smaller shoe companies enter the market. It mentions Ender, a running shoe brand from Africa, which aims to leverage Kenya's rich running culture and authenticity. The episode also mentions On, a Swiss sports shoe company that has gained popularity globally. The emergence of these smaller brands poses a challenge to established giants like Nike and Adidas.
The Impact of Super Shoes on Racing and the Running Community
The podcast delves into the phenomenon of super shoes and their impact on racing. Super shoes, characterized by their thick soles and carbon midsole plates, offer enhanced performance and increased speed. Athletes like Kellen Taylor, who won the New York Marathon, attest to the benefits of super shoes. However, their usage and the debate around them being considered cheating are also discussed. The evolving regulations by governing bodies like World Athletics try to keep pace with advancements in running shoe technology.
The running shoe industry is worth around 50 billion dollars across the world, with more and more of us taking part in the sport.
With more popularity comes more competition, so what are brands doing to keep consumers interested? We ask the chief marketing officer at Swiss sportswear company, ON, and find out how it helps sales when a top athlete wears their shoes.
And as the debate around 'super shoes' rumbles on, are they really worth the expensive price tag? US marathon winner Kellyn Taylor tells us about the pros and cons of carbon plated shoes - which played a big role in marathon records being smashed in 2023.
(Picture: A group of runners racing through a park. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Izzy Greenfield
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