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We start with what the equipment does, compare the trade-offs that matter, then assess individual products. Retailer descriptions are a source to verify, not our verdict.
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A carbon plate alone is not a guarantee of faster running. A buying decision needs evidence for the complete shoe, its fit and intended use; this draft does not yet establish model-specific performance or durability.
Read the articleFor most people, no. Recreational runners have less knee and hip arthritis than sedentary people and lower odds of a knee replacement, and cartilage adapts to load rather than wearing out. Risk rises with decades of high volume competitive running. It is observational data, not proof.
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