Which racing flats offer the best cushioning for long races?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Weight (oz) ⇅ | Stack Height (mm) ⇅ | Drop (mm) ⇅ | Sole Stiffness ⇅ | Spike Pattern ⇅ | Upper Material ⇅ |
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ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
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£198.44 ≈ | 6 oz | 34.5-39.5 mm | 5 mm | — | — | Technical engineered woven material |
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The ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a lightweight carbon-plated road racing shoe with FF LEAP and FF TURBO PLUS cushioning, a 5 mm drop, and a 34.5-39.5 mm stack. Its forward-angled carbon plate and MOTION WRAP 3.0 upper make it best suited to competitive cadence-style runners racing distances from 5K through the marathon. ★ Ideal forIt suits long-race cushioning needs through its high 34.5-39.5 mm stack and soft, bouncy FF LEAP foam, while the FF TURBO PLUS layer adds energy return and stability for marathon-distance racing.
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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
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£183.77 ≈ | 6.0 | 40 heel, 32 forefoot | 8 | 23.1N | Fully decoupled outsole with central void and full rubber forefoot coverage | ULTRAWEAVE engineered mesh |
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The PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is a lightweight carbon-plated racing shoe with NITROFOAM Elite cushioning, an extended PWRPLATE, and an aggressive, highly propulsive geometry. It suits experienced runners targeting fast half marathons and marathons, especially midfoot and forefoot strikers who can handle its high stiffness and limited stability. ★ Ideal forIts 40mm heel and 32mm forefoot stack, NITROFOAM Elite cushioning, and lightweight 6.0oz build provide substantial protection and energy return for long races while the carbon PWRPLATE helps maintain efficient forward momentum.
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