Since Kenya's Brigid Kosgei used the controversial shoes to break Paula Radcliffe Marathon record in the Chicago Marathon, there have been increased calls for outlawing of the controversial Nike shoes.
The World Athletics is considering banning the controversial shoes as reported by the Daily Mail that the shoes have an advantage on its foam and carbon fibre sole-plate.
World Marathon record holder, Eliud Kipchoge also used the shoes in the INEOS 1:59 challenge race.
"The contentious issue is the foam and carbon-fibre composition of the sole, which acts like a spring to help runners get the most forward push from each stride. A technical body looking into the Nike shoes are set to deliver their findings at the end of this month," Daily Mail alluded.
It remains to be seen whether the Nike Vaporfly shoes used by Brigit to oust Radcliffe Marathon record will affect her Chicago record of; 2hrs 14min 2secs. Radcliffe had set a world record of 2:15:23 time during the London Marathon in 2003.
It is reported that despite the impending suspension of the shoes, the records set by the shoes would likely to stand.
In addition, the revolutionary running spikes made for sprinters are likely to be outlawed once a decision is reached.
The news follows mounting pressure on the World Athletics to come up with stern measures on running shoes so as to safeguard the integrity of the game.
Furthermore, there have been calls to come up with rules that limit the thickness of soles and use of carbon plates.
This is because, regulations dictate that shoes cannot, "have an unfair advantage and have to be reasonably available to everyone," Quoted Daily Mail.
At the same time, the health risk the shoes pose to the amateur athletes cannot be ignored owing to the fact that, one is likely to use his/her heels instead of the toes to propel one's steps.