Throughout sports history, certain shoes have been banned for providing athletes with unfair advantages. This collection delves into why these shoes were designed and the controversy surrounding ...

Aug 19, 2023 · In this article, we will delve into the realm of banned running shoes, examining some of the most notorious models and the reasons behind their prohibition. From the groundbreaking Nike Vaporfly series to the high-performance Adidas Adizero Pro, we will explore the technology, features, and controversy surrounding these shoes.

Feb 8, 2023 · In February, super shoes ruled the triathlon headline after Gustav Iden's shoes from Kona 2022 were ruled "illegal" beginning in 2023.

However, new guidelines unveiled by World Athletics back in January 2020 saw the Alphaflys banned from elite competition. These new rules outline a shoe must have no more than one carbon-fibre plate, with midsole height not exceeding 40mm. But the story doesn’t end there.

Mar 5, 2024 · Now the tech has trickled down to shoes for daily runs, ushering in super-thick, though still permissible, shoes that have created their own category: super trainers. What Is a Super Trainer?

3 days ago · Prohibited Running Shoes (As of February 6, 2025) Adidas: Adizero Prime X / Adizero Prime X Strung / Adizero Prime X 2 Strung Asics: SUPERBLAST/Novablast 4/Nova Blast 5

Dec 26, 2024 · When Michael Jordan stepped onto the court in a pair of Nike Air Ship sneakers — designed in a bold black-and-red color scheme — the league issued a warning. The shoes, the NBA stated, violated the uniform policy, and Jordan …

Nov 22, 2023 · From wearing gold chains during games to sporting sneakers that are said to offer a boost in the athletes’ jumping and speed, the NBA has imposed bans that they believe to be detrimental to the...

Apr 29, 2022 · Below, we’ve rounded up the most controversial banned sneakers in sports history, organized in chronological order by when the controversy took place. These shoes range from high-tech runners to...

Jul 21, 2016 · “This will confirm and verify that the NBA’s rules and procedures prohibited the wearing of certain red and black Nike basketball shoes by Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan on or around October...