Product Price Weight (oz) Stack Height (mm) Sole Thickness (mm) Drop (mm) Outsole Material Upper Material Spike Compatible
adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11
US
£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

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 for

At 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.

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2
US
£955.64 209 g 35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot 2.9 mm 8 mm Rubber Breathable mesh

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 for

At 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.

Altra Escalante Racer 2
US
£73.42 8.8 oz / 249 g 22 mm 4.6 mm 0 mm Rubber Engineered Knit

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 for

With 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.