Carbon-plated running shoes
Compare carbon-plated running shoes for racing and fast training, including current prices and specifications.
57 models
Alphafly 3
Nike’s most aggressive marathon racer combines a broad carbon plate, ZoomX foam and forefoot Air Zoom units for maximum propulsion. It is best saved for race day and key marathon sessions.
Vaporfly 4
A very light carbon racer with a quick, direct turnover from 5K through the marathon. The Vaporfly 4 is the better Nike race option for runners who prefer agility over the Alphafly’s maximal bounce.
FAST-R NITRO Elite 3
FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 is Puma's speed-first option for hard workouts and racing. It suits runners who want an aggressive, propulsive ride rather than a relaxed daily trainer.
Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a high-cushion neutral road running shoe from Asics, classified primarily for half and marathon racing. Key published figures include standard width options.
Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is a high-cushion neutral road running shoe from Asics, classified primarily for half and marathon racing. Key published figures include standard width options.
Metaspeed Ray
Metaspeed Ray is a high-cushion neutral road running shoe from Asics, classified primarily for half and marathon racing. Key published figures include standard width options.
Deviate NITRO Elite 4
Deviate NITRO Elite 4 is Puma's speed-first option for hard workouts and racing. It suits runners who want an aggressive, propulsive ride rather than a relaxed daily trainer.
Zoom Fly 6
A durable carbon-plated training shoe that brings race-shoe geometry to workouts and long runs without the fragility of a pure super shoe. It feels best at steady-to-fast paces.
Deviate NITRO 4
Deviate NITRO 4 blends a lively, plated ride with enough cushioning for tempo sessions and longer efforts. It is the versatile performance pick in Puma's road lineup.
Deviate Pure NITRO
Deviate Pure NITRO blends a lively, plated ride with enough cushioning for tempo sessions and longer efforts. It is the versatile performance pick in Puma's road lineup.
Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2
Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 is Puma's speed-first option for hard workouts and racing. It suits runners who want an aggressive, propulsive ride rather than a relaxed daily trainer.
KD900X
The KD900X is a fast, plated road shoe designed to make sustained race pace feel smoother and more efficient. It belongs in the rotation for key workouts and race day rather than relaxed everyday mileage.
Kipstorm Elite
The Kipstorm Elite is a fast, plated road shoe designed to make sustained race pace feel smoother and more efficient. It belongs in the rotation for key workouts and race day rather than relaxed everyday mileage.
Metafuji Trail
Metafuji Trail is a lightly cushioned neutral trail running shoe from Asics, classified primarily for trail racing. Key published figures include standard width options.
Metaspeed Sky Plus
Metaspeed Sky Plus is a lightly cushioned neutral road running shoe from Asics, classified primarily for half and marathon racing. Key published figures include standard width options.
S4+ Yogiri
S4+ Yogiri is a lightly cushioned neutral road running shoe from Asics, classified primarily for half and marathon racing. Key published figures include standard width options.
SKX Aero Tempo
The SKX Aero Tempo is a fast, plated road shoe designed to make sustained race pace feel smoother and more efficient. It belongs in the rotation for key workouts and race day rather than relaxed everyday mileage.
Adizero Adios Pro 3
Adizero Adios Pro 3 is Adidas' long-distance racing shoe, built around a light and propulsive platform. It is best saved for fast sessions and race day rather than relaxed daily mileage.
Deviate NITRO
Deviate NITRO blends a lively, plated ride with enough cushioning for tempo sessions and longer efforts. It is the versatile performance pick in Puma's road lineup.
Deviate NITRO 2
Deviate NITRO 2 blends a lively, plated ride with enough cushioning for tempo sessions and longer efforts. It is the versatile performance pick in Puma's road lineup.
Deviate NITRO 3
Deviate NITRO 3 blends a lively, plated ride with enough cushioning for tempo sessions and longer efforts. It is the versatile performance pick in Puma's road lineup.
Deviate NITRO Elite
Deviate NITRO Elite is Puma's speed-first option for hard workouts and racing. It suits runners who want an aggressive, propulsive ride rather than a relaxed daily trainer.
Deviate NITRO Elite 3
Deviate NITRO Elite 3 is Puma's speed-first option for hard workouts and racing. It suits runners who want an aggressive, propulsive ride rather than a relaxed daily trainer.
Fast-FWD NITRO Elite
Fast-FWD NITRO Elite is Puma's speed-first option for hard workouts and racing. It suits runners who want an aggressive, propulsive ride rather than a relaxed daily trainer.