Browse carbon plate running shoes from top UK brands. Live deals and tracked prices on race-day super shoes and carbon super trainers.
A carbon plate sits inside the midsole and stiffens the shoe from heel to toe, so your foot loses less energy bending at the toes. Pair that with a tall stack of light, bouncy foam and you get the propulsive feel carbon plate running shoes are known for. The gain is real at race pace and small at easy pace, which is why most runners save a plated shoe for races and key sessions.
Race foams are light by design, so a carbon shoe wears out sooner than a daily trainer and costs more per mile. That's the case for buying the previous generation: the ride is close to the current model and the discount is usually much bigger. We track carbon shoe prices at major UK retailers daily but not at every shop, so confirm the final price and your size before you buy.