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Why Trail Running Still Hasn’t Had a Vaporfly Moment

Road running had its breakthrough...trail running hasn’t - yet? In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast, Finn Melanson talks with sport scientist and physiologist Geoff Burns to unpack one of the biggest open questions in trail running right now: why shoe technology hasn’t produced a single, decisive “Vaporfly moment” on the trails - and whether it ever will. Geoff explains why trail running is fundamentally different from road running when it comes to performance gains. While road shoes can be optimized for straight-line efficiency on uniform surfaces, trail shoes operate in a far more complex system - one shaped by uneven terrain, gradients, stability demands, traction, weight, and constantly changing conditions Geoff explains: Why super-shoe logic breaks down on trails The real role of foams, plates, and energy return off-road Why shoe tech gains often disappear on uphill, downhill, or technical terrain Whether trail shoes are nearing saturation—or still wide open for innovation How weight, traction, durability, and stability compete with pure efficiency Why different trail races may require entirely different “optimal” shoes What shoe tech might be changing in the sport Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Trail Running Shoe Technology 03:00 The Evolution of Road Running Shoes 05:46 Understanding Foam and Plate Interactions 08:56 Challenges in Trail Shoe Design 12:10 The Future of Trail Running Shoes 14:56 Material Innovations in Trail Running 17:53 The Role of Traction and Weight 21:05 Optimizing for Performance and Safety 24:14 The Nuances of Rubber and Grip 27:07 Conclusion and Future Directions 34:33 The Evolution of Trail Running Shoes 42:02 The Role of EVA in Modern Footwear 46:00 Training with Advanced Foams and Plates 51:30 The Future of Gear Regulation in Trail Running 01:05:59 The Future of Trail Running Sponsorships 01:11:43 The Impact of Shoe Technology on Performance 01:15:48 Comparing Historical Performances in Trail Running 01:21:43 Biomechanics and the Evolution of Running Shoes 01:33:28 Training Strategies for Trail Runners Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/) Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/pl...) deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website to get 20% off your next order (https://partners.deltagketones.com/SI...) Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/) Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase. Follow Singletrack on Instagram:   / runsingletrack   Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to Singletrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jAsWCR...