When Nike launched the original Vaporfly 4% it changed running forever, with the carbon plate running shoe revolution leading to world, national and personal records tumbling in the years since.

Its latest innovation could be similarly transformative for the sport, with the Project Amplify shoe being the first motor-powered footwear design for runners. It’s fair to say those who don’t like carbon plates in running shoes because they provide a level of unnatural assistance on the run are really not going to like Project Amplify.

Nike Project Amplify: 'Move faster and farther'

The Project Amplify system has been created with robotics partner Dephy and is made up of a cuff that sits on your calf that’s joined to a carbon plate running shoe, with a motor and drive belt built-in. It’s design

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