Lightweight Running Shoes Reviews

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Drop
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Category
Lightweight
“The Nike Speed Rival 6 is a well cushioned and durable racing flat with an entry level price, but not entry level features. This is a great flat for runners wanting a bit more room in their racing...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
7.70 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The On Cloudflash is the company's racing flat option. It is quick, responsive and lightweight, but lacks the padding to be useable in longer distance races.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
8.90 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The adidas adizero tempo 9 is a phenomenal shoe modeled after an original, proven racer from adidas yet with updates of the latest technology in sole cushion and stability.  It's a beefed up...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
30+ Years of Running Experience
Weight
7.90 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The On Cloudrush ($130) is an all-new racing shoe that is designed for speed, mostly on shorter races.  The Cloudrush, which replaces the now-discontinued Cloudracer, can also be used for...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
7.80 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Mizuno Wave Sonic is a new edition to their racing line up that will eventually become the only racing option that Mizuno offers.  While it is affordable and is very durable for a racing...” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
7.60 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Hoka One One Tracer 2 offers runners a lightweight, responsive and fast shoe. Best as a training shoe, but also fine for racing up to the marathon distance, the Tracer 2 is excellent for longer...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
6.40 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Nike Zoom Streak 6 is the latest evolution in a long line of lightweight marathon racers from Nike. While the fit, cushioning, and traction are superb, a subpar upper construction holds back the...” Read expert review
Lionello Bardina
Running Expert
Weight
6.9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“Simply put, Nike has designed the greatest marathon racing shoe in history. The Vaporfly 4% is the culmination of a great deal of design research by Nike for the Breaking2 project.  If...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
8.4 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance FuelCore Sonic has all the makings of a solid trainer for logging big miles, a firm responsive midsole, beefy outsole, and durable upper with a great fit.  The Boa lacing...” Read expert review
Lionello Bardina
Running Expert
Weight
oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Under Armor Thredborne Fortis is a lightweight shoe that in all instances I expected to perform well on short distance, long distance and speed work runs.   It was disappointing that...” Read expert review
Jeremy White
5k, 10k and Half Marathon Expert