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Harry Styles Loves These Sneakers for Marathon Running
Harry Styles ran the Berlin Marathon in 2:59:13, beating his Tokyo time by nearly 25 minutes.
Styles wore Nike Vaporfly 4’s, lightweight road racing shoes perfect for the Berlin course.
These sneakers are podiatrist-approved for walks and runs in comfort.
Harry Styles is a man of many talents, from Grammy Award-winning singer to movie star. But did you know that he’s also an impressive marathon runner? Earlier this year, he was seen taking on and completing the Tokyo Marathon with a net time of 3:24:07 and a reported average pace of 7 minutes and 47 seconds per mile. And last weekend, Styles beat his public record at the Berlin Marathon.
Under the pseudonym “Sted Sarandos,” searching the star’s bib number (31261) puts him at a time of 2:59:13, per the Berlin Marathon’s website. Styles bested his previously recorded time by almost 25 minutes. We were immediately curious: what running gear helped make him *golden* in completing his run so quickly on Sunday?
After some internet sleuthing, we found the exact running shoes that helped the “Watermelon Sugar” singer cross the finish line—or should we say the *fine line*? Meet the Nike Vaporfly 4’s, the men’s road running shoes that helped Styles run a marathon in under three hours. These sneakers are engineered for road racing via their lightweight design, which is ideal for the Berlin Marathon, as the course is mostly asphalt.
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Due to their touted foot and ankle support, you won’t be *falling* in these kicks. In fact, they’re one of podiatrists’ top picks for comfy walks this fall, and dare we say they do not lack style! Styles himself opts for the “Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast” color combination, making them hard to miss. There are other colors to choose from, from neutral white to other multi-colored picks, but note that price and stock vary by size and color.
Styles isn’t the only celeb who prefers running for exercise. Cynthia Erivo is also a seasoned marathon runner, and actors Chase Stokes and Patrick Schwarzenegger have told EatingWell that they are also big-time runners. Running can provide physical and mental health benefits, and it’s a completely free workout to take on. Eyeing new sneakers? Consider the Harry Styles- and podiatrist-approved Nike Vaporfly 4’s.
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At the time of publishing, the price started at $200.
