Racing Running Shoes Reviews

“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

“The ASICS Magic Speed 2 is a training companion best suited to uptempo runs and races. It has a stiff, full-length carbon-TPU plate for fast transitions and a ride which is on the firm side. It offers...” Read expert review

“The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a multipurpose trainer/racer which can fill many roles in your rotation. Its nylon plate doesn't provide the propulsion that carbon racers have but it's still a very...” Read expert review

“The Hoka Mach 5 is a lightweight, smooth-riding trainer which can fill a number of roles in your running rotation. Version 5 has a softer, supercritical layer of midsole foam, an improved fit and a...” Read expert review

“The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 is a long-distance specialist. Its highly cushioned midsole and its efficient, energy saving ride make it perfect for marathons and beyond. ” Read expert review

“The Nike Zoom Fly 5 is a well-cushioned, carbon-plated training shoe suited to long, slow runs. It has excellent stability and a muted forward-tipping sensation during toe-offs. Version 5 has a more...” Read expert review