1 Wear racing shoes to feel faster. 2  A race day is different from your other running days, and it's natural to want to make it feel special. 3  You eat more carefully on race day, dress in lighter running clothes, and warm up more thoroughly. 4  If you like the feel of sleek, speedy racing shoes on race days, go for it.
FDA's mandate is to ensure safety and efficacy of all products it regulates, in contrast to some other regulatory agencies, which are concerned mainly with safety. For devices that go through the PMA approval pathway, FDA is evaluating each device for safety and efficacy on its own terms.
The FDA's role in regulating personal protective equipment All personal protective equipment (PPE) that is intended for use as a medical device must follow FDA's regulations and meet specific performance standards for protection.