Lightweight Running Shoes Reviews

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Weight
9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo is a lightweight version of the popular Pegasus trainer packed with ZoomX foam, previously only available in the Vaporfly Elite and Vaporfly 4%.  The design of...” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
7.50 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon is a lightweight daily trainer that is softer than other Fresh Foam shoe options. It can be a versatile shoe and is one of the best New Balance releases in years.” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
9.40 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“This is another solid update to the Clifton platform. It provides a soft and smooth ride. The upper has undergone a slight redesign enhancing both comfort and durability. Overall the Clifton 5 is a...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
8.60 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Reebok Floatride Run ULTK is relatively unchanged from the 2017 debut model. This shoe is a reliable daily trainer for the road that is ideal for faster-paced tempos and threshold...” Read expert review
Taylor Gupton
Cross-country and track coach
Weight
8.30 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Brooks Asteria is a formidable race shoe that has it all. Light, responsive, supportive and a great price to boot!” Read expert review
Jon Ober
Serial Marathoner and Stability Running Shoe Expert
Weight
8.60 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Boston 7 is a solid racing or up-tempo training shoe with a superb fit and faster transition, smooth for those runners needing a little extra stability during races especially marathons.” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The 890 returns with a list of improvements from its predecessors. The shoe has a lot of the same attributes that made it a solid daily performance shoe but is definitely more attractive than ever.” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
7.90 oz.
Drop
2 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Newton Distance 7 is a lightweight trainer that packs a considerable amount of speed into small package. However, as a high-priced trainer, it may not be for all runners.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
7.70 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Hoka One One Mach, a member of the new ProFly line is a continuation of the popular Clayton series. It maintains the rocker feeling and amazing cushioning to weight ratio that the Clayton is known...” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
8 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Hoka One One Cavu is a new trainer to race day option within the Profly line. It is for daily training runs and can be used for races; however it lacks a truly fast feeling. It is a promising shoe...” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert