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David Leith

University of Cape TownORCID 0000-0002-8661-2627Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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PhysiologybioRxivPreprintJun 24, 2026

Understanding the biomechanical and physiological responses to Advanced Footwear Technology in well-trained male and female runners

Yumna Albertus, David Leith, Oloff Bergh…·Nicholas Tam

This study evaluates the biomechanical and physiological responses of well-trained runners to three advanced footwear technologies, finding that one model significantly improved running economy with consistent benefits across both sexes.

DOI 10.64898/2026.06.19.732297

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