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Read our article(with videos!) to learn about the benefits of plated shoes and how each of the models compare.
What is a plated shoe?
Plated shoes have a strip of rigid plastic or carbon embedded in the sole that adds additional durability, stability, rock protection, and even propulsion. Plates run either the full length or 3/4 length of the shoe and are sandwiched within the foam of the midsole. The use of plates started in the road racing game, with studies showing notable speed gains in plated shoes versus those without. In trail running, our speciality here at Alpenglow Sports, we turn to plates for more benefits than just speed.