LightweighShoes

Be consistent in comfort, style and speed with the best sub-8 ounce training shoes

Speed Training

Adidas Adios 9

Lightweight training shoe designed for short-distance speedwork
Adidas Adios 9
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.2
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

On Cloudboom Zone

Speed training shoe with bouncy ride and sleek feel
On Cloudboom Zone
Price
$210
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

Asics Noosa Tri 16

Lightweight speed training shoe designed for triathlons
Asics Noosa Tri 16
Price
$135
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

Brooks Hyperion 2

Lightweight speed training shoe with fast and firm ride. Top pick for non-plated lightweight speed
Brooks Hyperion 2
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE, PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
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Daily Trainer

New Balance Rebel v4

Lightweight trainer for everyday miles and speed workouts
New Balance Rebel v4
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
80% EVA, 20% PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
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Speed Training

ASICS Magic Speed 3

Fast trainer with carbon-fiber plate and soft foam
ASICS Magic Speed 3
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

Saucony Kinvara 14

Lightweight workout shoe with modest stack and responsive ride
Saucony Kinvara 14
Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
7.0
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

Puma Liberate Nitro 2

Lightweight minimal trainer with a snappy ride
Puma Liberate Nitro 2
Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

Topo Athletic Cyclone 2

Lightweight speed training shoe with minimal feel, bouncy ride and roomy toe-box
Topo Athletic Cyclone 2
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

Brooks Hyperion Max

Plate-free workout shoe with firm and aggressive ride
Brooks Hyperion Max
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3

Lightweight workout shoe with lively and flexible ride
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Daily Trainer

Atreyu Base Model

Budget-friendly trainer with minimalist stack and rubber-free outsole
Atreyu Base Model
Price
$85
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
5.9
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
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Daily Trainer

Hoka Rincon 3

Lightweight trainer with smooth and fast ride
Hoka Rincon 3
Price
$125
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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