Super shoes

One of the first models of the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%, cut in half to show the different layers of the shoe. The foamy material (Pebax) that Nike refers to as ZoomX and the dark grey full-length carbon fiber plate can be seen.

Super shoes or carbon-plated shoes are a type of lightweight running shoe incorporating carbon fiber plates and thick foam soles. They are typically used in long-distance running, including trail running and marathons. Since their introduction in 2016, super shoes have coincided with a series of record-breaking times in long-distance running events.