What shoes for fast running and competition?
Shoes in this category are usually worn in addition to training shoes for everyday running. Racing shoes are light and dynamic. They are also suitable for fast training sessions outside of competitions. To get the most out of these shoes, you should run at a fast pace.
Overview of running shoes
These shoes can be divided into two groups. Training and competition shoes are designed for dynamic movement and a soft, bouncy feel. They also ensure safety and stability. They are a good choice for runners who are just starting out and want their first “fast” shoes. Racing shoes are made for speed and performance. They help you push off and be more efficient during speed training, intervals, and competitions. These shoes are designed for runners who are faster and more advanced and want to achieve the best results in running competitions.
| RACING | TRAINING AND COMPETITION | |
|---|---|---|
| maximum dynamics |  adidas Adios Evo 1 adidas Adios Pro 4 Asics Metaspeed Sky/Edge Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 Diadora Gara Carbon 2 Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 Hoka Rocket X2 Kiprun KD900X LD+ Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 NB Fuelcell SC Elite v4 Nike Alphafly 3 Puma Fast R Nitro Elite 3 Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 |  adidas Prime X 2 Asics Superblast 2 NB Fuelcell SC Trainer v3 |
| very high dynamics |  adidas Takumi Sen 10 Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2 NB Fuelcell SC Pacer v2 Nike Vaporfly 4 Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 |  adidas Boston 12 Asics Magic Speed 4 Asics Novablast 5 Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Hoka Mach X 2 NB Rebel v4 Nike Zoom Fly 6 Saucony Kinvara Pro Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 |
| high dynamics |  adidas Adios 8 Mizuno Wave Rebellion Sonic 2 Nike Streakfly 2 |  Asics Noosa Tri 16 Brooks Hyperion 2 Diadora Frequenza 2 Hoka Mach 6 NB Propel v5 Nike Pegasus Plus Saucony Kinvara 15 |
| mid dynamics |  Brooks Launch 10 |
Racing shoes
Who can use it?
- for beginners in competitions from 5K to marathon
- for advanced runners
- for marathon runners under 3:00 h
- for half marathon runners under 1:25 h
- for 10K runners under 40 min
Comparison of sample models
| MODEL | STACK HEIGHT (mm) | DROP (mm) | WEIGHT MEN’S (grams) | WEIGHT WOMEN’S (grams) | REGULAR PRICE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas Adios Pro Evo | 39/33 | 6 | 138 | 138 | 500 |
| adidas Adios Pro 4 | 39/33 | 6,5 | 200 | 175 | 250 |
| Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris | 39/34 | 5 | 185 | 185 | 250 |
| Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 | 40/32 | 8 | 221 | 221 | 250 |
| Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 | 39/32 | 7 | 228 | 228 | 275 |
| Hoka Rocket X 2 | 36/31 | 5 | 236 | 236 | 250 |
| Kiprun KD900X LD+ | 39/35 | 4 | 219 | 219 | 230 |
| Mizuno Rebellion Pro 3 | 38/36,5 | 4 | 238 | 196 | 240 |
| New Balance SuperComp Elite v4 | 40/36 | 4 | 237 | 237 | 280 |
| Nike Alphafly 3 | 40/32 | 8 | 218 | 218 | 310 |
| Nike Vaporfly 4 | 35/29 | 6 | 190 | 150 | 260 |
| On Cloudboom Strike | 39,5/35,5 | 4 | 215 | 188 | 300 |
| Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 | 40/32 | 8 | 170 | 147 | 270 |
| Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 | 39/31 | 8 | 212 | 185 | 250 |
| Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 | 39,5/31,5 | 8 | 199 | 199 | 300 |
Training and competition running shoes
Who can use it?
- for light runners (up to 80 kilograms) looking for training shoes
- for heavier runners (over 80 kilograms) looking for their first racing shoe
- for those who achieve a time of 45 to 40 minutes for 10 km
- for those who achieve a time of 1:35 to 1:25 in a half marathon
- for those who achieve a time of 3:30 to 3:00 in a marathon
Comparison of sample models
| MODEL | STACK HEIGHT (mm) | DROP (mm) | WEIGHT MEN’S (grams) | WEIGHT WOMEN’S (grams) | REGULAR PRICE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas Adizero Boston 12 | 37/30,5 | 6,5 | 267 | 227 | 160 |
| Asics Magic Speed 4 | 43,5/35,5 | 7 | 242 | 207 | 180 |
| Asics Noosa Tri 16 | 35,5/30,5 | 5 | 230 | 200 | 150 |
| Asics Superblast 2 | 45,7/37,5 | 8 | 249 | 249 | 220 |
| Brooks Hyperion Max 2 | 34/26 | 8 | 255 | 193 | 170 |
| Hoka Mach 6 | 29/24 | 5 | 232 | 192 | 160 |
| Hoka Mach X 2 | 44/39 | 5 | 266 | 221 | 190 |
| New Balance Fuelcell Rebel v4 | n/a | 6 | 209 | 164 | 160 |
| Nike Zoom Fly 6 | n/a | 8 | 265 | 214 | 170 |
| Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 | 36/28 | 8 | 229 | 204 | 200 |
| Saucony Kinvara 16 | 31/27 | 4 | 200 | 166 | 145 |