In running, it’s all about the shoes. There’s no other piece of equipment you need. Some shoes are best for shorter distances, while others can handle the long haul of a marathon.
Most racing flats are lighter, which means they’re not as supportive as your daily mileage shoes. Still, studies show that the flexibility and lighter weight of competitive shoes mean faster times.
Lightweight trainers are also great for the track or for your high-intensity speed workouts. Here’s a look at 10 of the fastest racing flats that will help you cross that finish line in record time.
Altra One2
Weight: 5.9 oz.; $100 1 of 11
Asics Gel-Hyper Speed 6
Weight: 5.7 oz.; $85 2 of 11
Pearl Izumi E: Motion Tri N1 V2
Weight: 9.1 oz.; $125 3 of 11
Brooks Launch 2
Weight: 9.8 oz.; $100 4 of 11
Newton Distance Elite
Weight: 7.2 oz.; $155 5 of 11
Mizuno Wave Ekiden 9
Weight: 4.6 oz.; $115 6 of 11
Skechers GO Speed Runner
Weight: 7.1 oz.; $120 7 of 11
New Balance XC900v2 Spikeless
Weight: 5.1 oz.; $80 8 of 11
Saucony Type A6
Weight: 5.2 oz.; $100 9 of 11
Adidas Adizero Adios Boost 2.0
Weight: 8 oz.; $140 10 of 11
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