Lightweight Running Shoes Reviews

“The Nike Air Zoom Rival Fly 3 is an old school, lightweight tempo trainer with a flexible forefoot and a natural ride. It's best suited to short, speed workouts but it can also handle long distances. ” Read expert review

“The Altra Torn 5.0 is a road shoe that can pretty much do it all. Light enough to go fast but with enough cushion to keep your feet happy during long runs or races. There really isn’t much on the...” Read expert review

“The redesigned and rebuilt New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo 5 is an exceptional everyday max stability trainer. Its versatility and comfort make it one of the best stability trainers out there. ” Read expert review

“The Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 is a powerhouse of a shoe. It was definitely built for race day but performs well at various other speeds. This shoe has become one of my favorites and comes highly...” Read expert review

“The Adidas Adizero Adios 6 is stated to be a 5k-10k racer, but I’d say it’s more of a lightweight trainer. It performs very well for tempos runs and shorter races but becomes less fun when you...” Read expert review

“The Hoka One One Rincon 3 is a multipurpose trainer that can handle almost any pace and any distance. Its strength is its lightweight build but its weakness is its lower than average...” Read expert review

“The ASICS Gel-DS Trainer 26 combines its unchanged, fabulous grip with a snug, comfortably-fitting knit upper that is now thinner and more breathable.  This shoe remains a top notch...” Read expert review

“The Adidas Adizero Boston 10 is a highly cushioned workhorse with a snappy ride. It's designed to be the training companion to the Adios Pro and is best suited to medium and long distance runs at easy...” Read expert review

“The ASICS NOOSA Tri 13 makes a bold statement with a color scheme that is straight out of the 90s. Its rocker design pairs nicely with a firmer-than-most midsole giving an enjoyable ride.” Read expert review

“The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 is a lightweight daily trainer that's best suited to easy and steady runs. It has a super soft ride with good energy return.  ...” Read expert review