Running comes in many forms: Sprint, track, marathon, trail, alpine to mention a few. For each type of running, there are specialized shoes to meet the high demands the runner has on the running shoes. All the focus have been on the sole of the shoe, and the top side of the foot is forgotten. However, since both the dorsal pedal artery and deep fibular nerve are located on the top of the foot, they are affected during endurance running.

VPECS protects both the artery and the nerve which will improve comfort and function for the runner. The preserved blood flow to the forefoot will provide better function of the forefoot. The three-point fixation will also give the same control even if shoes are laced loose.