Lightweight Running Shoes Reviews

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Weight
7.5 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Altra Solstice running shoe is almost a one of a kind shoe, offering a zero drop racing designed shoe with a very wide open toe box for a natural gait.  Although some of the material...” Read expert review
Sameera
Running Expert
Weight
7.80 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“A decade after its ground-breaking debut as a lightweight, low-drop daily trainer/racer in a market fraught with heavy, bulky shoes, the Saucony Kinvara is still leading the industry as a reliable...” Read expert review
Taylor Gupton
Cross-country and track coach
Weight
7.20 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The fourth version of the New Balance Fuelcore Coast features a low-profile, lightweight design that makes it an ideal entry-level trainer for daily use.  This budget-friendly, stylish shoe...” Read expert review
Taylor Gupton
Cross-country and track coach
Weight
8.60 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“Nike’s Breaking2 project that flirted with a sub 2:00:00 marathon is fading slightly into the past, and the tech that did it is slowly trickling more into consumer products.  The Zoom Fly...” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
8.20 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Air Zoom Elite 10 is quietly one of the better shoes in Nike's lineup.   Useful for fast training and race day, this underrated shoe is one of the cheapest options offered on the...” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
8.10 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The New Balance FuelCell Impulse is designed for speed. Ideal for forefoot strikers it is a great option for race day, road tempo runs, and track workouts.” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
8.70 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Salming EnRoute 2 is a daily trainer that is lightweight enough to be your speed trainer. Although pricey, this shoe delivers in all aspects of running.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
9.00 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Brooks PureCadence 7’s fantastic sole unit and decent upper prepare this lightweight, low-drop shoe to support you over many miles, all for a great price.  This version has (just) a...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
30+ Years of Running Experience
Weight
3.5 oz.
Drop
3 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro is an elite level racing flat that is truly pushing the boundaries of being lightweight while still protective enough for the marathon.” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
6.80 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“Asics’ GEL-451 shoe breaks a few standards in order to help you break records. An unconventional fit system paired with a very light and tight build gets you a shoe that aims to bring you faster...” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer