antepes (an-teeps) Muscle Runners
antepes is the Latin word for "forefoot"
- Forefoot Cushioning: 27.5 MM (With Insole: 31.5 MM)
- Heel Cushioning: 17.5 MM (With Insole: 21.5 MM)
- Forefoot Gain™️ of 10MM (heel-to-toe gain)
- Heel Gain™️ of 18MM (heel outsole raised above ground)
- Weight for Size M8.5: 256g/9oz
- The forefoot is dropped about 10 MM lower than the heel inside the shoe
- Heel ground clearance: 18 MM when the forefoot is level with the ground
improve your stride and cadence, and increase your heart rate over a shorter distance and period by shifting the momentum and impact onto your muscles while running
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- ForeStrike™️ is enabled by our Forefoot Gain and Heel Gain technologies
- Forefoot Gain™️ provides a negative heel-to-toe drop of between 8-10mm (based on shoe size)
- Heel Gain™️ elevates the heel from the ground about 18mm
- HEELX™️ is our innovative heel-counter that locks in the heel to reduce the shoe’s friction against the Achilles tendon. HEELX™ sits between the ankle (malleolus) bones and the Achilles to secure the heel (calcaneus) while still ensuring full ankle mobility
- ForeSpring™️ Plate is a Dual-Flex Carbon Fiber Plate that is more flexible in the forefoot and more rigid under the arch and heel
- ForeSpring™️ Foam: Dual-Density Pebax® foam for maximum comfort and performance
Highly Performing Materials for maximum Performance
Midsole: Top layer is a soft PEBAX® foam, bottom layer is a less soft PEBAX® foam
Insole: PEBAX® foam
HEELX™️ Counter's Foam: PEBAX® foam
HEELX™️ Counter's Hard Exterior: TPU
ForeSpring™️ Plate: Dual-Stiffness Dual-Split Carbon Fiber Plate
ForeGrip™️ Outsole: Natural Rubber-based
Bio-Based Sock Upper: The Knit Fabric is Composed of the Highest Quality Luxury Materials:
- 30% Merino Wool
- 30% Lenzing® Certified Tencel® (Eucalyptus Tree Fibers)
- 30% Hot-Melt Nylon (for Performance and Durability)
- 10% Spandex (for Stretchability in the Tongue)
Free Limited Edition Fascia CRUSHER™️ if you order now
We have a limited supply of fascia crushers™️ coming with our first orders of the MUSCLE RUNNERS™️, so run (don't walk) to the checkout!
Functional and Essential Packaging You've Never Seen Before

Hear from some Muscle Runners

Love these new shoes from antepes
I was looking for a shoe that helped not only strengthen my calves but also help me run with better technique. antepes Muscle Runners force you to run correctly, strengthening all your lower body muscles.
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-Francesco C.

Building Calf Muscle
These shoes slowly but surely allowed me to regain stronger calves and legs after taking years off from sports. It took me a short while to get used to the natural stride but it was certainly worth it. Definitely a must have for runners looking to build stronger legs.
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-Shawn B.