Plastic Plated Running Shoes

Here are the best shoes with plastic plates

Speed Training

Adidas Boston 13

Marathon training shoe designed for speed and comfort over long distances
Adidas Boston 13
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
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Max Cushion

Saucony Endorphin Trainer

Cushioned and stable marathon training shoe great for long runs
Saucony Endorphin Trainer
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE, EVA
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adios Pro 4

Marathon race shoe with soft ride
Adidas Adios Pro 4
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Asics GlideRide Max

Soft and bouncy shoe with smooth and protective ride. Top pick for long runs
Asics GlideRide Max
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Hoka Mach X2

Cushioned and bouncy marathon training shoe. Top pick for long runs
Hoka Mach X2
Price
$190
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Mizuno Neo Vista

Cushioned training shoe designed to blend comfort and speed
Mizuno Neo Vista
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
9.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Brooks Hyperion Max 2

Speed training shoe with fast and firm ride. Top pick for supportive speed
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA & TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance FuelCell Propel v5

Everyday running shoe that offers fun and comfort
New Balance FuelCell Propel v5
Price
$120
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Bio EVA
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adizero Ambition 2024

Aggressive middle distance spike with a snappy ride
Adidas Adizero Ambition 2024
Price
150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.2
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adizero Avanti 2024

Long distance spike for 3k-10k with relaxed ride
Adidas Adizero Avanti 2024
Price
150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris

Aggressive and lightweight racing shoe for fast PR attempts. Slightly more cushioned feel than the Sky Paris
Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

TYR Valkyrie Speedworks

Bouncy speed training shoe designed with extra support for bigger runners
TYR Valkyrie Speedworks
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Beaded PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4

Long distance training shoe designed for fast workouts and everyday miles
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

On Cloudmonster 2

Cushioned everyday running shoe with a fun and supportive ride
On Cloudmonster 2
Price
$179
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Hoka Cielo FlyX

Soft and cushioned track spike with the maximum amount of foam
Hoka Cielo FlyX
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
5.8
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Brooks Hyperion Elite MD

Aggresive and propulsive middle distance spike
Brooks Hyperion Elite MD
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA/TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.4
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Takumi Sen 10

Short distance speed shoe with streamlined feel and bouncy ride
Adidas Takumi Sen 10
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.9
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2

Speed training shoe with unique foam geometry and propulsive ride
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
1
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

On Cloudeclipse

Max cushioned cruiser with firm and smooth ride
On Cloudeclipse
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Olefin
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Casual wear

On Cloudflow 4

Firm lifestyle shoe that double as a lightweight trainer
On Cloudflow 4
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA/OBC
Weight (oz)
8.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

On Cloudstratus 3

Rockered everyday running shoe with stable and firm ride
On Cloudstratus 3
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Olefin
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Saucony Kinvara Pro

Versatile long distance training shoe with firm, cushioned ride. Top pick for bigger runners
Saucony Kinvara Pro
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Hoka Mach X

Versatile distance training shoe with smooth and bouncy ride
Hoka Mach X
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Adidas Boston 12

Fast marathon training shoe with cushioned and propulsive ride
Adidas Boston 12
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance Propel v4

Plastic-plated daily trainer with a smooth and responsive ride
New Balance Propel v4
Price
$110
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
10.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

PUMA evoSpeed Long Distance Nitro Elite 2

Lightweight flexible track spike for distance events
PUMA evoSpeed Long Distance Nitro Elite 2
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
5.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro

Marathon racer with dual-foam midsole and carbon-infused nylon plate
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU, PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Takumi Sen 9

Sleek speed session shoe or 5k racer with carbon fiber robs
Adidas Takumi Sen 9
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
6.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adizero Avanti Tyo

A soft and relaxed distance spike built for 5k-10k
Adidas Adizero Avanti Tyo
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3

Nylon plated trainer with big rocker and bouncy ride
Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
Price
$120
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Adidas Boston 11

Firm workout shoe with dual-foam midsole and carbon robs
Adidas Boston 11
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
9.6
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3

Fast marathon shoe with stable, bouncy ride. Top pick for sub-4 marathoners and bigger runners
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Altra Vanish Carbon

Zero drop racer with dual-density foam and forefoot carbon plate
Altra Vanish Carbon
Price
$240
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Reebok Floatride Energy X

Bargain-priced plated racer with soft and cushioned ride
Reebok Floatride Energy X
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Brooks Launch 9

Simple everyday running shoe with firm and responsive ride
Brooks Launch 9
Price
$70
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Nike ZoomX Streakfly

5k and 10k road racer with partial carbon plate
Nike ZoomX Streakfly
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adizero Ambition

Snappy, aggressive spike for middle distances
Adidas Adizero Ambition
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.5
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Nike Dragonfly

Fast track spike for 1500m to 10k racing
Nike Dragonfly
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
4.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails
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