Lightweight Running Shoes Reviews

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Weight
7.3 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“Altra has truly created “The One” shoe that can do it all. They may never need to design another shoe. ” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Pearl Izumi EM Road H3 is another great shoe in the E:Motion line which provides stability and cushioning to those who pronate with a very light-weight feel. The new sole design from Pearl Izumi...” Read expert review
Travis Trampe
Running Expert
Weight
10.6 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“You will not find a lighter structure support shoe than the Mizuno Wave Paradox. As its name suggests, it is a puzzle how the technicians at Mizuno are able to develop this type of shoe at such light...” Read expert review
Ryan James
Running Expert
Weight
8.6 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“A great version of Mizuno’s flagship neutral trainer. ” Read expert review
Daniel Cho
Running Expert
Weight
8.1 oz (men's size 9) 7.1 oz (women's size 8) oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“I thought that the 890 series could not be improved up; I was wrong. The 890V4 is a lighter version of one of the best neutral cushioning shoes on the market, and the improved fit will appeal to a...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
5.3oz Women; 6.3oz Men oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The New Balance 1400v2 is a decent light-weight racer option for neutral runners who enjoy a responsive ride and have a narrow forefoot.” Read expert review
Taylor Gupton
Cross-country and track coach
Weight
8.9 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Saucony Ride 6 Edition is a great shoe for netural to moderate pronators. The shoe has great cushioning, easy energy transition, and overall ample flexibility. ” Read expert review
Ashley Massis
Running Expert
Weight
8.3 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“Excellent performance shoe for a variety of runners looking for a versatile daily trainer to a distance road racer. ” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
7.9 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Kinvara TR is a formidable entry into the lightweight trail market, bridging the gap between a go-to minimalist shoe with the extra grip and traction needed in a trail shoe.” Read expert review
Brian O'Connor
Running Expert
Weight
5.5 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Faas 100r is a racer for runners without the bone durability of minimalists but who appreciate responsiveness in a racing shoe. There isn’t much to the Faas 100r, somewhat transparent cage mesh...” Read expert review
Chase Babineaux
Running Expert