All super shoes have a rigid, curved carbon-fiber plate embedded in the midsole. While many assume that this acts like a spring, research has shown that its role is to moderate the foam’s squish and ...

more aggressive forefoot rocker profile; enhanced forefoot cushioning; and improved rubber outsole traction. Simply said, this shoe will propel you forward with speed for higher-tempo runs.

Rocker soles in shoes function to mimic the natural rockers of the foot to make us feel more efficient. The foot has three functional rockers—the heel (first), ankle (second), and forefoot ...

The RapidRoll Rocker also makes a return, which refers to the shape of the foam under the forefoot. The steepness is not quite the same as in some other shoes – like the ASICS Metaspeed series ...

The Adizero Adios Pro 4 has a completely redesigned forefoot rocker point geometry. The rocker point, positioned 60% along the shoe’s length, is said to help runners transition smoother than before.

This iteration of the brand’s high-performance racing shoe prioritizes speed and efficiency ... more breathable upper pairs with an aggressive forefoot rocker to promote smoother transitions ...

They’re not only designed to make you run faster and without your feet or legs having to do much work, but rocker shoes may alleviate toe, forefoot, and Achilles heel pain, and reduce stress on ...