What are the lightest weight cushioned running shoes available?
This page compares 2 lightest weight cushioned running shoes with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Saucony Endorphin Elite 2, adidas Adizero SL 2. Prices range from £44 to £111. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
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£110.93 ≈ | 199g | 39.5mm heel / 31.5mm forefoot | IncrediRUN superfoam | 8mm | PWRTRAC rubber | ✓ |
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The Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 is a lightweight carbon-plated racing shoe with a highly cushioned IncrediRUN superfoam midsole, SpeedRoll geometry, and grippy PWRTRAC rubber outsole. It suits neutral runners seeking a soft, responsive shoe for road races, tempo runs, and fast distance training. ★ Ideal forAt 199g with a 39.5mm heel stack, 31.5mm forefoot stack, and highly cushioned IncrediRUN foam, it combines very low weight with substantial cushioning for runners seeking one of the lightest cushioned racing shoes available.
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adidas Adizero SL 2
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£44.30 ≈ | 238 g | 36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot | Lightstrike and Lightstrike Pro | 10 mm | Adiwear rubber | ✓ |
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The adidas Adizero SL 2 is a lightweight, cushioned road-running shoe with a full-length Lightstrike Pro and Lightstrike midsole. Its breathable mesh upper, responsive ride, and durable Adiwear rubber outsole make it suitable for daily training, tempo runs, and speed workouts. ★ Ideal forAt 238 g with a 36 mm heel stack, 26 mm forefoot stack, and cushioned Lightstrike Pro midsole, the Adizero SL 2 offers substantial cushioning while remaining lightweight for daily running.
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