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Nike develops performance rubber sole for prosthetic running blades By now, probably just about everyone has seen amazing footage of single- or double-amputee runners, using Össur's Flex-Run carbon fiber running blades. The springy substitutes for legs allow their users to run so fast and naturally, that there is currently a debate over whether or not it would be fair to allow athletes using them to compete against non-amputees. Carbon fiber isn't exactly known for its grippy qualities, however, so Nike has been working with one-legged triathlete Sarah Reinertsen, to create the equivalent of a shoe that could be used with the blades. The result is the Nike Sole... Continue Reading Nike develops performance rubber sole for prosthetic running blades Section: Sports Tags: Athlete, Disability, Nike, Prosthesis, Running, Shoes Related Articles: Nike's new Nike+ SportBandNike+ SportBand training aidNike iPhone App for Runners – very usefulTiger Woods makes the switch to Nike Forged IronsNike is actually making the MAG shoes from Back To The Future IIPhilips and Nike to produce electronics for athletic activity
Nike develops performance rubber sole for prosthetic running blades
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