SportsAugust 21, 2026

superfoam

SOO-puhr-fohm

Definition

A type of highly advanced, lightweight, and resilient cushioning material used in high-performance running shoes to provide significant energy return and shock absorption.

Etymology

A compound word formed from the Latin-derived prefix 'super-' (meaning above or beyond) and the Germanic-rooted 'foam' (referring to a lightweight, spongy mass of bubbles).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the material that provides the responsiveness and energy-returning properties in the Vanish Carbon 3's midsole, serving as the foundational 'bed' of the shoe.

Altra's Speedy Vanish Carbon 3 Ups the Ante on Racing Shoes

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