Race Day
Running Shoes

From the 5k to 100 milers, explore the best in race day running footwear

Race day

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Beta

Marathon race shoe with tallest stack of foam on the market
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Beta
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

On Cloudboom Strike

Soft and bouncy racing shoe. Top pick for marathons
On Cloudboom Strike
Price
$280
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

Soft and bouncy racing shoe with fast ride. Top pick for sub-3:30 marathoners
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3
Price
$230
Plated?
Yes
Foam
A-TPU
Weight (oz)
6.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

New Balance SC Pacer v2

5k and 10k racing shoe with low-profile construction
New Balance SC Pacer v2
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Salomon S/Lab Spectur

Comfort-oriented racing shoe designed for 4 hour marathon runners
Salomon S/Lab Spectur
Price
$220
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Race day

Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris

Aggressive and lightweight racing shoe for fast PR attempts. More aggressive feel than Edge Paris
Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.4
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris

Aggressive and lightweight racing shoe for fast PR attempts. Slightly more cushioned feel than the Sky Paris
Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4

Soft and cushioned racing shoe with forgiving ride. Top pick of 2024
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

Aggressive racing shoe designed for fast marathons
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2
Price
$260
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Aliphatic TPU
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Adidas Takumi Sen 10

Short distance speed shoe with streamlined feel and bouncy ride
Adidas Takumi Sen 10
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.9
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

New Balance SC Elite v4

Carbon plated marathon racer with stable and highly cushioned ride
New Balance SC Elite v4
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Diadora Gara

Fast and comfortable marathon racer with aggressive toe off
Diadora Gara
Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Hoka Cielo X-1

Fast marathon racer with bouncy and cushioned ride
Hoka Cielo X-1
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Brooks Hyperion Elite 4

Firm race day shoe for shorter distances
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA/TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2

Bouncy marathon racing shoe designed for forefoot strikers
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
2
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Nike Alphafly Next% 3

Marathon racer with fast and aggressive ride
Nike Alphafly Next% 3
Price
$285
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon

Fast marathon racing shoe designed with extra support for bigger runners
TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Beaded PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Race day

Under Armour Velociti Elite 2

Marathon racing shoe with firm ride and low drop
Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA/EVA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
2
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

On Cloudboom Echo 3

Super shoe with moderate stack and low-profile feel
On Cloudboom Echo 3
Price
$290
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Hoka Cielo Road

Non-plated workout shoe and 5k racer with fast and snappy ride
Hoka Cielo Road
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
3
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

New Balance SC Elite v3

Versatile super shoe with soft and cushioned ride
New Balance SC Elite v3
Price
$230
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Puma Fast-FWD NITRO Elite

5k and 10k racer with minimal forefoot and aggressive ride
Puma Fast-FWD NITRO Elite
Price
$220
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Under Armour UA Flow Velociti Elite

Carbon-plated racer with firm and efficient ride
Under Armour UA Flow Velociti Elite
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Nike Vaporfly Next% 3

Fast racing shoe with lightweight feel and bouncy ride
Nike Vaporfly Next% 3
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Hoka Rocket X2

Carbon-plated race shoe with soft foam and smooth, rolling ride. Top pick for fast half marathons
Hoka Rocket X2
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Saucony Sinister

Racing flat with lightweight construction and minimalist feel
Saucony Sinister
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
4.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Saucony Endorphin Elite

Plated marathon racer with supercritical PEBA and aggressive rocker
Saucony Endorphin Elite
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro

Marathon racer with dual-foam midsole and carbon-infused nylon plate
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU, PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2

Carbon-plate super shoe with soft ride and durable outsole
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Adidas Takumi Sen 9

Sleek speed session shoe or 5k racer with carbon fiber robs
Adidas Takumi Sen 9
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
6.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

Rockered racing shoe with bouncy and stable ride. Our top pick for recreational runners
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2

Bouncy carbon-plated marathon racer with forefoot Air Zoom unit
Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

ASICS Metaspeed Sky+

Carbon-plated racer with tall forefoot and aggressive rocker
ASICS Metaspeed Sky+
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical nylon
Weight (oz)
7.2
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

ASICS Metaspeed Edge+

Marathon racer for cadence-style runners
ASICS Metaspeed Edge+
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical Nylon
Weight (oz)
7.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3

Fast marathon shoe with stable, bouncy ride. Top pick for sub-4 marathoners and bigger runners
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Altra Vanish Carbon

Zero drop racer with dual-density foam and forefoot carbon plate
Altra Vanish Carbon
Price
$240
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Reebok Floatride Energy X

Bargain-priced plated racer with soft and cushioned ride
Reebok Floatride Energy X
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer

Plated racing flat with snappy and responsive ride
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer
Price
$60
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Brooks Hyperion Elite 3

Carbon-plated racer with supercritical foam and firmer ride
Brooks Hyperion Elite 3
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Nike ZoomX Streakfly

5k and 10k road racer with partial carbon plate
Nike ZoomX Streakfly
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Hoka Carbon X 3

Stable-riding ultra racer with knit upper and carbon plate
Hoka Carbon X 3
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
7.9
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Atreyu The Artist

Budget-friendly racer with supercritical EVA and full carbon plate
Atreyu The Artist
Price
$100
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails
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