What are the lightest weight running shoes available?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Brand ⇅ | Model ⇅ | Weight (oz) ⇅ | Stack Height (mm) ⇅ | Drop (mm) ⇅ | Midsole Material ⇅ | Outsole Material ⇅ | Waterproof ⇅ |
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
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£108.34 ≈ | — | — | 7.9 | 35/29 | 6 | PEBA/EVA foam blend | Rubber | — |
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The FuelCell Rebel v5 is an ultra-light, responsive trainer with a PEBA/EVA FuelCell midsole and a race-inspired engineered mesh upper. It offers elevated stack (35 mm heel, 29 mm forefoot) and a 6 mm drop, suited for runners seeking a lightweight daily trainer that handles steady miles and quicker efforts.
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Skechers Aero Razor
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£104.57 ≈ | Skechers | Aero Razor | 5.6 oz (W7) / 6.9 oz (M9) | 36/32 | 4 | HYPER BURST PRO (supercritical ATPU) | Goodyear Performance rubber | — |
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The Skechers Aero Razor is a lightweight, responsive tempo/training shoe with HYPER BURST PRO ATPU midsole foam, a nylon H-Wing forefoot plate for snappy toe-off, Arch Fit insole support, and a Goodyear rubber outsole for durability. It suits runners seeking a fast, energetic daily trainer or workout/race shoe, especially those who prefer a low 4 mm drop and a snug fit.
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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
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£133.75 ≈ | — | — | 7.05 | 39 | 6 | Lightstrike Pro foam with Energy Rods | Continental rubber and Lighttraxion rubber | — |
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A lightweight, marathon-focused racing shoe with full-length Lightstrike Pro foam and embedded Energy Rods for propulsion, a high stack (39/33 mm) and a 6 mm drop. Suited to fast midfoot/forefoot runners seeking a bouncy, race-day super-shoe.
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Nike Vaporfly 4
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£201.71 ≈ | — | — | 6.7 | 35 | 6 | ZoomX (PEBA) | Rubber | — |
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The Vaporfly 4 is a lightweight road racing shoe with a full-length carbon plate and responsive ZoomX foam designed for speed from 5K to marathon distances. It has a lower, more nimble stack and refined upper for a race-focused, propulsive feel suited to competitive runners.
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Hoka Rincon 4
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£65.75 ≈ | — | — | 8.04 | 36 / 31 | 5 | EVA | Rubberized EVA | — |
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Lightweight daily trainer with a two-layer EVA midsole, rubberized EVA outsole, and increased stack height for cushioning. Suits neutral runners seeking a fast-feeling, well-cushioned shoe for daily runs and tempo sessions.
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