Lightweight Running Shoes Reviews

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Weight
8.60 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Mizuno Wave Sayonara 4 is a lightweight racer/trainer that feels fast. It has cushioning for the long runs but maintains a firm base for speed.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
10.80 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Pegasus 33 is a high quality neutral trainer capable of handling high mileage daily training. It provides a slight upgrades form the previous model and is sure to please most runners.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
6.40 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Brooks Hyperion is a very lightweight racing flat that is stripped down to the bare essentials to give you maximum speed with moderate durability for fast workouts and important races.” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
9.90 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Asics introduces their new FuzeGEL with the FuzeX series of road shoes. While the proprietary foam may be a hit, additional tweaking is necessary to produce a shoe that would satisfy the daily runner.” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
6.30 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Clayton is a dual purpose shoe that is cushioned enough to train in yet light and responsive enough to race in.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The ASICS 33-DFA2 is a lightweight trainer that is looks a feels fast. The price point is ultra-competitive and this is easily a best buy option.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
8.40 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Skechers GOrun Ride 5 is a lightweight running shoe designed for runners with a neutral footstrike looking for a firm and responsive ride.” Read expert review
Lynn Clark
Running Expert
Weight
9.50 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Hoka One One Challenger ATR 2 is a a performance oriented trail running shoe which provides a great deal of cushioning in a lightweight package.  While the Challenger ATR 2 does not...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
8.10 oz.
Drop
3 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Newton Gravity V is a lightweight trainer that provides a smooth ride. Like many of it's previous models, the Gravity V's are comfortable and catchy, but will leave a dent in your wallet.” Read expert review
Ethan Kelly
Running Expert
Weight
6.60 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The ASICS Gel DS Racer 11 is incredibly lightweight with a dash of support added in. It will help you produce very positive results in your next race or tempo run.” Read expert review
Jon Ober
Serial Marathoner and Stability Running Shoe Expert