There is a special technology that all the world's fastest running shoes share - Pebax. Pebax foam is able to return more energy than other shoe materials, and it weighs less, too. This adds up to faster running times. But where does this technology come from? And how does Pebax get into all these sneakers? Listen in as we get an exclusive first chat with the team at Arkema who are responsible for this revolutionary material.

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If you enjoyed this episode, check out the Episode 61 with Dr Kim Herbert-Losier on the research behind the Nike Vaporfly shoes and breaking the 2-hour marathon.

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