Racing Running Shoes Reviews

“The Reebok Floatride Energy X is an affordable trainer/racer with a carbon plate in its forefoot. It doesn’t possess as much speed as a top tier racer but it has plenty of long-distance comfort and...” Read expert review

“The Atreyu The Artist is a $100 super shoe with a full carbon-fibre plate and a thick, supercritical midsole. It has good cushioning with rockered transitions and it can be used for racing if you're...” Read expert review

“The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly 3 is a soft, bouncy super shoe best suited to marathons. It doesn't offer as much speed assistance as other top tier carbon racers because of its gentle forefoot rocker but...” Read expert review

“The Skechers Speed Beast is a marathon racer or long run trainer which has a firm but efficient ride. It doesn't provide as much speed assistance as other super shoes due to its forefoot-only plate...” Read expert review

“The Under Armour Flow Velociti Elite is a firm racer which feels more like a racing flat than a super shoe. It has no outsole rubber which results in smooth transitions and padded landings. It's...” Read expert review

“The Hoka Rocket X 2 is a top-tier marathon racer with a soft, energetic ride. It has smooth, stable transitions and a stiff carbon plate for speed assistance. Version 2 is a vast improvement over the...” Read expert review

“The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro is a super shoe with a unique heel cut-off and a rocker toe-spring. While it does have fast transitions, it doesn't offer as much raw propulsion as some of the other...” Read expert review

“The ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 14 is a fun shoe to run in—and to look at! The lively ride feels almost like it’s plated with its super-smooth transition, but without the stiffness of a plate, and the...” Read expert review

“The ASICS Superblast is a versatile, maximalist trainer without a carbon plate. It's a pricey option for those wanting a racer but who don't like carbon plates or for those wanting a speed trainer but...” Read expert review

“The Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite is a uniquely designed super shoe which is best suited to races up to the half-marathon, intervals and short threshold runs. It has an aggressive sole design which...” Read expert review