Racing Running Shoes Reviews

“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

“The Puma Deviate NITRO Elite 2 is a soft, durable and versatile super shoe which can perform many different roles from intervals, to long runs, to marathon races. It doesn’t provide as much speed...” Read expert review

“The Saucony Endorphin Elite is a brand new, top of the range marathon racer with a super aggressive toe-spring and a propulsive ride. It’s an S-tier racer which can compete with the fastest marathon...” Read expert review

“The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer is a brand new racer which is best suited to short-distance racing. It has a snappy, smooth ride which is on the firm side and it has a flexible full-length...” Read expert review

“The Brooks Hyperion Elite 3 is categorized as a top-of-the-line super shoe. I think it’s been miscategorized and overpriced. It is a shoe that will help get you those race day personal best times...” Read expert review

“The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3 is a soft-riding, carbon-plated racer with a bouncy, energetic ride. It has a flexible plate and non-aggressive rocker which make it not as fast as the...” Read expert review

“The Adidas Adizero Prime X Strung is a highly-cushioned super shoe best suited to speed workouts and long runs. It has an aggressive rocker and an extremely stiff forefoot due to carbon EnergyRods and...” Read expert review

“The Skechers Razor Excess 2 is a versatile, lightweight speed trainer with a forefoot carbon infused plate. It's best suited to uptempo paces and can be used for a full marathon. ” Read expert review

“The Kiprun KD900X is a budget carbon-plated racer suited to half marathons or shorter races. It has a firm ride and a flexible plate which makes it less propulsive than other, more expensive super...” Read expert review