What are the racing flats that provide the best fit for wide feet?
This page compares 3 racing flats with verified specifications and prices. Top options include New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v6, Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3, Altra Vanish Carbon 2. Prices range from £81 to £203. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v6
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£203.03 ≈ | 6.7 | 40 heel / 32 forefoot | 8 | Very stiff forefoot | — | Translucent mesh with FANTOMFIT |
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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 forIt 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.
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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
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£81.20 ≈ | 7.9 | 61 heel / 57 forefoot | 4 | 20.7N | — | Engineered mesh |
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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 forIt 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.
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Altra Vanish Carbon 2
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£106.31 ≈ | 8.1 | 36 | 0 | 5 | — | Lightweight breathable mesh |
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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 forIt 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. |
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