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Sheila Chepkirui outsprinted defending champion Hellen Obiri to take the win at the New York City Marathon and Pulse Sports takes a look at the super shoes she wore to execute the dominant run.
Sheila Chepkirui claimed her first World Marathon Major win at the New York City Marathon, thanks to her tactical abilities and hard work, but, super shoes also played a role in her victory.
The Commonwealth Games 10,000m bronze medallist clocked a stunning 2:24:35 to win the race in style ahead of defending champion Hellen Obiri who clocked 2:24:49. Vivian Cheruiyot completed the podium.
Going into the race, Sheila Chepkirui was the fastest in the field with a personal best time of 2:17:29 which she ran to settle for third in her full marathon debut at the 2022 Valencia Marathon. Last season, Chepkirui raced at the London and Berlin marathons where she finished fourth and second respectively.
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Running in the streets of New York, Sheila Chepkirui wore the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 that will retail for about Ksh32,250 ($250) starting January 2025. The shoes are considered among the best when it comes to marathon running and there was no doubt that they were instrumental in her win.
According to the manufacturer, the shoe is carbon-infused to provide a seamless transition from heel to toe for a snappy, efficient stride. In the midsole, a new rocker point offers improved running economy.
"A double layer of our best-in-class ultralight light strike pro ensures cushioning for every quick stride an athlete takes and helps one maintain energy over the long term. The shoe also rides on an outsole built with Continental™ rubber for a no-slip transition during toe-off and it is also designed to reduce weight without sacrificing the grip," Adidas describes the shoe.
However, the shoe is not without its cons as the upper part is slightly short and it also places a lot of pressure on the toes. The shoe also has an unstable midfoot and even though the heel lockdown is improved, there’s still some slippage or rubbing.
Meanwhile, Adidas has been manufacturing impressive shoes and one of the notable pairs is Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 shoes that were worn by Tigst Assefa as she broke the marathon world record in Berlin in 2023.
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