Statistical Analysis of the Effect of New Nike Running Shoes

[RFC]

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/13/upshot/nike-vaporfly-next-percent-shoe-estimates.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage

[kgreene10]

Fun to read. I may assign this in my research methods for the social sciences class. It highlights the difficulties of using observational data and the creative techniques to try to control for potential confounders.

[ultraman6970]

I bet those wont be available in Wide and xtra wide :P Wide like hooka wide, which are my brand to go now a days.

[Hawker]

Interesting, five percent is quite a bit in the world of pro sports. Maybe I should have Nike build my next bike. Or, I could wear a tighter jersey, hide my cables and lose five pounds. :)

[mulp]

Interesting article, thanks!

[kohagen]

Interesting, five percent is quite a bit in the world of pro sports. Maybe I should have Nike build my next bike. Or, I could wear a tighter jersey, hide my cables and lose five pounds. :)

Six minutes for an elite marathoner is YUGE!

[RFC]

The market moves quickly. Here is a new variation on the theme -- carbon insoles.

https://vktrygear.com/?utm_source=Gear+Patrol&utm_medium=Gear+Patrol&utm_campaign=Gear+Patrol+Product+Note

I wonder whether the sport regulatory bodies will put an end to this shoe escalation by establishing sole thickness and stiffness standards.