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Controversial Nike Vaporflys to escape ban but running shoe rules will tighten | Athletics | The Guardian
![A photo shows NIKE shoes "VAPORFLY (VF)" in Tokyo on January 20, 2020. Although Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% has been attracting attention as a record for long distances on land, according to A photo shows NIKE shoes "VAPORFLY (VF)" in Tokyo on January 20, 2020. Although Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% has been attracting attention as a record for long distances on land, according to](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2NRCFME/a-photo-shows-nike-shoes-vaporfly-vf-in-tokyo-on-january-20-2020-although-nike-zoomx-vaporfly-next-has-been-attracting-attention-as-a-record-for-long-distances-on-land-according-to-british-media-vf-might-be-banned-by-a-new-rule-of-world-athletics-wa-eliud-kipchoge-world-record-holder-for-mens-marathon-and-suguru-osako-a-japanese-record-holder-wore-vf-series-the-yomiuri-shimbun-via-ap-images-2NRCFME.jpg)
A photo shows NIKE shoes "VAPORFLY (VF)" in Tokyo on January 20, 2020. Although Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% has been attracting attention as a record for long distances on land, according to
![Anthony Judge on Twitter: "Madness that the @Nike Vaporfly & Next% are to be reportedly banned. This doesn't scream cheating or unfair advantage to me. It screams innovation & a competitive edge. Anthony Judge on Twitter: "Madness that the @Nike Vaporfly & Next% are to be reportedly banned. This doesn't scream cheating or unfair advantage to me. It screams innovation & a competitive edge.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOWGQdKX4AAQOay.jpg)