Supercritical Foam
‍Running Shoes

Hit your fastest paces with the best supercritical foam running shoes

Speed trainer

Brooks Hyperion 2

Lightweight speed training shoe with fast and firm ride. Top pick for non-plated lightweight speed
Brooks Hyperion 2
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE, PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Max comfort

Puma MagMax Nitro

Non-plated max stack behemoth with a bouncy and cushioned ride. Best non-plated long run shoe of 2024
Puma MagMax Nitro
Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed blend
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Max comfort

Brooks Ghost Max 2

Top pick for bigger runners who want a comfortable and bouncy ride
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Race day

On Cloudspike Amplius

Brand new long distance spike from On
On Cloudspike Amplius
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
0.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

On Cloudspike Citius

On's newest middle distance spike
On Cloudspike Citius
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
0.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Adidas Adizero SL2

Top do-it-all shoe of 2024. Soft and bouncy daily trainer with a fun ride
Adidas Adizero SL2
Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Adidas Prime SP2

Bouncy and durable sprint spike for up to 400m
Adidas Prime SP2
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Adidas Adizero Ambition 2024

Aggressive middle distance spike with a snappy ride
Adidas Adizero Ambition 2024
Price
150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.2
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Adidas Adizero Avanti 2024

Long distance spike for 3k-10k with relaxed ride
Adidas Adizero Avanti 2024
Price
150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Nike Air Zoom Victory 2

Aggressive and bouncy spike suitable for middle distances
Nike Air Zoom Victory 2
Price
$190
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
0.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Nike Dragonfly 2

Bouncy and Responsive track spike for Middle and Long Distances
Nike Dragonfly 2
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
0.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Hoka Mach 6

Top pick for fast workouts and fun everyday miles
Hoka Mach 6
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

On Cloudmonster Hyper

Versatile training shoe for fast workouts and everyday miles. Top pick for marathon training
On Cloudmonster Hyper
Price
$220
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend, PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.4
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Saucony Triumph 22

Cushioned daily trainer with bulky construction and flat-feeling forefoot
Saucony Triumph 22
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.1
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Craft Pro Endur Distance

Bouncy daily trainer that is firm and stable
Craft Pro Endur Distance
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Craft Endurance 2

Versatile daily trainer with a bouncy but firm ride
Craft Endurance 2
Price
$144
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Speed trainer

Nike Zoom Fly 5

Cushioned daily trainer with a snappy plate
Nike Zoom Fly 5
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA/EVA
Weight (oz)
9.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Max comfort

Hoka Skyward X

Highly cushioned training shoe designed to blend comfort and speed
Hoka Skyward X
Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA/EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Max comfort

Under Armour Infinite Elite

Max cushion shoe with a firmer ride
Under Armour Infinite Elite
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded-EVA
Weight (oz)
11.6
Drop (mm)
8
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

Daily trainer

Hylo Impact

Soft and bouncy daily trainer from environmentally-conscious brand
Hylo Impact
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
Bio-EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
8
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

Brooks Hyperion Elite MD

Aggresive and propulsive middle distance spike
Brooks Hyperion Elite MD
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA/TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.4
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

PUMA evoSpeed Distance Nitro Elite+ 4

Aggressive middle distance spike
PUMA evoSpeed Distance Nitro Elite+ 4
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.6
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

PUMA evoSpeed Long Distance Nitro Elite 2

Lightweight flexible track spike for distance events
PUMA evoSpeed Long Distance Nitro Elite 2
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
5.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

New Balance LD-X

Bouncy long distance track spikes with lots of foam
New Balance LD-X
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPU/EVA
Weight (oz)
5.2
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

New Balance MD-X V3

Bouncy middle distance spike featuring fuelcell foam
New Balance MD-X V3
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.9
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Diadora Velocita Carbon

Diadora Sprint Spike for 100m-400m
Diadora Velocita Carbon
Price
$290
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
6.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Asics Metaspeed MD

Cushioned middle distance spike from Asics
Asics Metaspeed MD
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
5.6
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Asics Metaspeed LD

Spikeless track spike for long distance track events
Asics Metaspeed LD
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.2
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Hoka Cielo FlyX

Soft and cushioned track spike with the maximum amount of foam
Hoka Cielo FlyX
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
5.8
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Brooks Hyperion Elite LD

Aggresive distance track spike for 1500m-10k
Brooks Hyperion Elite LD
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA/TPEE
Weight (oz)
4.8
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

ON Cloudspike 1500m

Flexible spike for training and middle distance
ON Cloudspike 1500m
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

ON Cloudspike 10000m

Cushioned but aggresive track spike for Middle and Long Distance events
ON Cloudspike 10000m
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Adidas Adizero Ambition

Snappy, aggressive spike for middle distances
Adidas Adizero Ambition
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.5
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Adidas Adizero Avanti Tyo

A soft and relaxed distance spike built for 5k-10k
Adidas Adizero Avanti Tyo
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race day

Nike Air Zoom Victory

Aggressive Middle Distance Spike for 400-800m
Nike Air Zoom Victory
Price
$190
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.6
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Puma Velocity Nitro 3

Durable everyday running shoe with firm and fast ride
Puma Velocity Nitro 3
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU, EVA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
10
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

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

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

Daily trainer

New Balance Propel v4

Plastic-plated daily trainer with a smooth and responsive ride
New Balance Propel v4
Price
$110
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
10.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max comfort

Brooks Ghost Max

Rockered max cushioned cruiser for relaxed miles. Top pick for walking
Brooks Ghost Max
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Trail Running

Craft Nordlite Ultra

Road/trail hybrid with a cushioned and responsive ride
Craft Nordlite Ultra
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Trail Running

Nike Ultrafly

Plated trail racer with a cushioned and energetic ride
Nike Ultrafly
Price
$260
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed trainer

Puma Liberate Nitro 2

Lightweight minimal trainer with a snappy ride
Puma Liberate Nitro 2
Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Puma Magnify Nitro 2

Max-cushioned non-plated shoe with soft ride
Puma Magnify Nitro 2
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
10.1
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed trainer

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3

Lightweight workout shoe with lively and flexible ride
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
7.1
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

Daily trainer

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v13

Moderately cushioned dual-foam daily trainer with smooth ride
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v13
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPU
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Atreyu Daily Trainer

Simple everyday running shoe from Austin-based startup
Atreyu Daily Trainer
Price
$110
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Adidas Adizero SL

Everyday running shoe with fast and firm ride
Adidas Adizero SL
Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
8.0
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Brooks Aurora BL

Max-cushioned trainer with versatile and responsive ride
Brooks Aurora BL
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed trainer

Brooks Hyperion Max

Plate-free workout shoe with firm and aggressive ride
Brooks Hyperion Max
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Brooks Ghost 15

Classic daily trainer with comfortable upper and smooth ride
Brooks Ghost 15
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA & Rubber
Weight (oz)
9.8
Drop (mm)
12
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

Rockered stability trainer with soft underfoot feel
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
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

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

Speed trainer

Hoka Mach X

Versatile distance training shoe with smooth and bouncy ride
Hoka Mach X
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed trainer

Altra Vanish Tempo

Zero drop workout shoe with soft and bouncy ride
Altra Vanish Tempo
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed trainer

Puma Deviate Nitro 2

Distance training shoe with bouncy ride and grippy rubber outsole. Top pick for a do-it-all shoe
Puma Deviate Nitro 2
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
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

Daily trainer

Hoka Mach 5

Lightweight everyday running shoe with comfortable and versatile ride
Hoka Mach 5
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Brooks Glycerin 20

Classic everyday running shoe with comfortable ride
Brooks Glycerin 20
Price
Get $119 Deal
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical
Weight (oz)
10.6
Drop (mm)
10
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

Daily trainer

New Balance SC Trainer v2

Versatile training shoe with soft and cushioned ride. Top pick for long runs
New Balance SC Trainer v2
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Trail Running

Hoka Tecton X 2

Dual-plated trail shoe for fast races to ultras
Hoka Tecton X 2
Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
5
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

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

Daily trainer

Tracksmith Eliot Runner

Peppy daily trainer with dual-foam Pebax midsole
Tracksmith Eliot Runner
Price
$198
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily trainer

Atreyu Base Model

Budget-friendly trainer with minimalist stack and rubber-free outsole
Atreyu Base Model
Price
$85
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
5.9
Drop (mm)
7
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

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

Speed trainer

Adidas Boston 12

Fast marathon training shoe with cushioned and propulsive ride
Adidas Boston 12
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed trainer

Adidas Boston 11

Firm workout shoe with dual-foam midsole and carbon robs
Adidas Boston 11
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
9.6
Drop (mm)
9
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

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

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

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

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

Daily trainer

ASICS Superblast

Max cushioned dual-foam trainer that excels at marathon paced efforts
ASICS Superblast
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Supercritical Nylon
Weight (oz)
8.4
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
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