Race Trainers – For the Miles Where Weight Starts to Count

A carbon plate runs the full length of the midsole on this road shoe. That stiffness shows up at toe-off, which is where a long run starts asking questions. The upper is kept deliberately thin and the outsole is patterned for asphalt.

Why choose these race trainers?

Across an hour of running, small effects add up. A rigid plate hands back part of what each stride puts into the shoe, and a thinner upper is less to pick up several thousand times. The final stretch of a long run is where you notice the sum.

• Full-length plate: Carbon stiffness through the midsole for a snappier push-off.
• Thin upper: Built to hold total weight down over long distances.
• Road tread: A grip pattern cut for dry and damp asphalt.
• Performance last: A close fit that stops the foot moving around at pace.
• Standard lacing: Ordinary eyelets, so you can dial the midfoot yourself.

The pair you keep back for the long Sunday effort.

Run a few shorter sessions in them before a long one, since a plated shoe nudges your stride. Keep a softer trainer in the rotation instead of putting every mile through these. Air-dry them away from direct sun and never put them in a machine.

Specifications

• Full-length carbon plate in the midsole
• Lightweight upper construction
• Non-slip road tread outsole
• Lace-up athletic fit
• Unisex road running construction

Pick a pair and go long.