Race Running Shoes

Race shoes are built for one job: going fast on the day it counts. They are lighter than a daily trainer, firmer and more responsive underfoot, and most modern road racers pair a carbon or nylon plate with a highly resilient foam. Track spikes take the same idea further with an aggressive plate and pins for grip on the oval.

Because race shoes are tuned for pace rather than durability, they are best kept for races and fast workouts, and it is worth running a few sessions in them before a target race so nothing surprises you on the start line. We track race shoe prices at major UK retailers daily, though coverage is partial, so confirm the final price and your size on the retailer site.