Sports
Athletic Equipment Design
Quick fact
The first modern running shoes had simple rubber soles; today's models use carbon-fibre plates and advanced foams that can return up to 80% of the energy from each footstrike.
Why this is interesting
Ever wonder why a running shoe feels bouncy yet stable, or why a tennis racket can send a ball at 130 mph? The secret lies in athletic equipment design—a careful blend of science and art that transforms raw materials into performance-enhancing tools.