What are the lightest weight road racing flats available?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Weight (oz) ⇅ | Stack Height (mm) ⇅ | Sole Thickness (mm) ⇅ | Drop (mm) ⇅ | Outsole Material ⇅ | Upper Material ⇅ | Spike Compatible ⇅ |
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adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11
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£87.47 ≈ | 6.5 oz 184 g | 32 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot | 1.1 mm outsole | 7 mm | LIGHTTRAXION with Continental rubber | Lightlock textile | — |
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The adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a lightweight road-racing shoe with a moderate stack, Lightstrike Pro foam, and glass-fiber EnergyRods for a snappy, fast ride. It suits runners targeting 5K to 10K races, track workouts, and shorter road races who prefer a lower-profile racing shoe. ★ Ideal forAt 184 g with a 32 mm heel, 25 mm forefoot, and 7 mm drop, this is a lightweight road racer designed for fast 5K to 10K efforts while retaining more cushioning than traditional racing flats.
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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2
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£955.64 ≈ | 209 g | 35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot | 2.9 mm | 8 mm | Rubber | Breathable mesh | — |
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The FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 is a lightweight carbon-plated road racing shoe with a 100% PEBA FuelCell midsole and a low-profile design. It is best suited to fast 5K through half-marathon racing for runners who want a responsive, propulsive feel close to the ground. ★ Ideal forAt 209 g with a 35 mm heel and 27 mm forefoot stack, this carbon-plated road racer is a lightweight option for runners seeking fast racing flats with more cushioning and propulsion than traditional flats.
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Altra Escalante Racer 2
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£73.42 ≈ | 8.8 oz / 249 g | 22 mm | 4.6 mm | 0 mm | Rubber | Engineered Knit | — |
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The Altra Escalante Racer 2 is a lightweight, low-profile road shoe with a 22 mm stack, zero drop, responsive Altra EGO midsole, and breathable engineered knit upper. Its roomy Original FootShape fit and firm, grounded ride suit runners seeking a natural-feeling shoe for speedwork, shorter races, and fast training. ★ Ideal forWith a men's weight of 8.8 oz / 249 g, 22 mm stack height, zero drop, and road-focused rubber outsole, the Escalante Racer 2 is a lightweight option for runners seeking racing flats with a natural, responsive feel.
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