Product Price Weight (oz) Stack Height (mm) Drop (mm) Sole Stiffness Spike Pattern Upper Material
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v6
US
£203.03 6.7 40 heel / 32 forefoot 8 Very stiff forefoot Translucent mesh with FANTOMFIT

The FuelCell SuperComp Elite v6 is a lightweight carbon-plated marathon racing shoe with ATPU Infinion foam, Energy Arc geometry, and an 8 mm drop. Its translucent FANTOMFIT mesh upper provides a secure, breathable fit, while the stiff forefoot is designed for fast, propulsive racing.

★ Ideal for

It suits wide-footed racers because it is available in a Wide 2E version and combines a new forefoot-focused last with a secure FANTOMFIT mesh upper, while the 40 mm heel, 32 mm forefoot, and stiff carbon-plated platform support fast racing.

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
US
£81.20 7.9 61 heel / 57 forefoot 4 20.7N Engineered mesh

The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 is a highly cushioned road-racing shoe with a carbon-infused nylon Wave plate, Enerzy XP foam, aggressive rocker geometry, and a grippy G3 outsole. It suits fast midfoot or forefoot strikers targeting races from 5K to marathon, rather than runners seeking a stable everyday shoe.

★ Ideal for

It is not an ideal choice for wide feet because it is not available in a wide version and specialist testing describes its fit as better for medium to narrow feet, despite its wider forefoot platform.

Altra Vanish Carbon 2
US
£106.31 8.1 36 0 5 Lightweight breathable mesh

The Altra Vanish Carbon 2 is a lightweight road-racing shoe with a 36 mm stack, zero drop, full-length carbon-fiber plate, and Altra EGO PRO foam. Its roomy toe box and racing fit suit runners who want natural toe splay and a propulsive ride, especially forefoot and midfoot strikers.

★ Ideal for

It suits wide-footed racers because its FootShape Racing fit provides room for the toes to spread, although its midfoot is snug and the forefoot platform is relatively narrow at 104.8 mm.