Race day running shoes
Stores list these for racing. Many have a carbon plate.
6 shoes in our catalog fit this. Heel drop runs from 4 to 8 mm. Men's weight runs from 6 to 7.6 oz a shoe.
| Shoe | Support and cushioning | Heel drop | Men's weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 | Neutral, soft | 4 mm | 6 oz |
| New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 | Neutral, soft | 8 mm | 7.3 oz |
| New Balance SuperComp Elite 6 | Neutral, soft | 8 mm | 6.7 oz |
| Nike Alphafly 3 | Neutral, soft | 8 mm | 7 oz |
| On Cloudboom Strike | Not stated | 4 mm | 7.6 oz |
| Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 | Neutral, soft | 8 mm | 7.6 oz |
About these figures
These are published numbers, not our own lab tests. The list is in alphabetical order, not a ranking, so it isn't telling you which shoe to buy. Try a pair on first.