Winter Running Competition Shoes

Competition shoes are constantly evolving. For a few months now, the carbon plate has been all the rage, but there are competitions on tartan tracks where they are not allowed...

Here we bring you 8 models that will allow you to improve your personal bests.

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Takumi Sen 8

The Takumi Sen 8 are part of the Adizero world, the word adidas uses to define its most exclusive and technical items designed to achieve maximum speed.

The adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 8 are designed for blistering speeds in 5K to half marathon races. And they are intended for runners who run at paces of 4:00 min/km or less.

They are very light, weighing 185 gr.

The upper is made of textile material that incorporates at least 50% recycled materials.

In the midsole you will find Lightstrike Pro cushioning with ENERGYRODS inside. You will notice a greater sensation of strength and impulse in each of your strides.

The outsole is made of a Continental rubber compound.

The 6 mm drop is somewhat high for the usual measurement of a competition shoe (heel height: 33 mm and forefoot: 27 mm).

Nike Vaporfly Next 2

The Vaporfly Next% 2 are authentic racing competition shoes that will give you speed, cushioning, and responsiveness. We highlight that in this version 2 they improve comfort and breathability.

With them you will notice that greater energy return to beat any personal best in competitions of any distance.

The upper is made of a more breathable mesh fabric in the areas that need it most. It has a reinforcement along the forefoot to give you greater durability. The tongue is somewhat more padded for greater comfort.

The lacing system does not have a band on the instep to lighten the weight of the shoes.

Nike ZoomX foam midsole, which has achieved Nike Running's best energy return to date. With a full carbon fiber plate for powerful responsiveness.

There is an internal foam pod in the heel for additional cushioning.

Outsole with flexible grooves to increase traction on asphalt or smooth dirt in various weather conditions.

ADIDAS Adizero Adios Pro 3

Here are the fastest shoes from the German brand to date, with which records were broken as soon as they were launched in 2021. Made from the experience of Adidas elite athletes, they have become the favorite shoes of many advanced runners for races from 10k to a marathon.

Its midsole is made with a double layer of its famous Lightstrike Pro foam, a very light and reactive compound. Inside it are the Energyrods carbon rods, which provide greater propulsion in each stride.

Its upper is very breathable and lightweight, and is made with 50% recycled materials.

Like Adidas' technical models, the rubber outsole is made with Continental rubber, a material that will offer you greater grip in both dry and wet conditions.

HOKA CARBON X3

The Hoka Carbon X 3 are Hoka Running's fastest shoes to date. Ideal for competing thanks to their speed and propulsive capacity.

The Hoka Carbon X 2 are perfect for medium-lightweight runners, with a fast pace in every race. If you run marathons in under 3 hours, these shoes are perfect for you.

When you run with them, you realize that they are high-performance running shoes. This is achieved thanks to the carbon fiber plate along with the aggressive Meta-Rocker technology. A combination that gives you a lot of responsiveness.

Comfortable and breathable structured engineered mesh upper. With a reinforced tongue for a comfortable fit.

Anatomical structure around the Achilles heel.

Molded and removable EVA insole.

PROFLY midsole that cushions your strides and gives you a strong impulse thanks to the carbon fiber plate.

Its outsole is also made of EVA foam. You will notice that it provides light contact with the ground and improves the responsiveness of the cushioning.

Nike Zoom Fly 5

Here are some fantastic running shoes for competition with which you can achieve your greatest speed in each race. They are like the little sister of the Vaporfly Next%, perfect for lightweight-medium runners who run at fast paces.

The Nike Zoom Fly 5 are also inspired by the Vaporfly. And like the famous Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%, they feature a carbon plate in the midsole, which gives you greater impulse in each of your strides.

The upper has been completely redesigned, making it more breathable.

Its React midsole offers a soft and very reactive ride.

adidas Adizero Adios 7

The highly anticipated Adidas Adizero Adios 7 have arrived with a significant restyling and new materials. All to continue increasing the competitive spirit they have always had.

The Adios 6 mean lightness, responsiveness, and dynamism. They are ideal for competitions or very specific quality training sessions.

A very technical running shoe that has established itself as a classic for breaking records. And it moves away from the maximalist profiles that have been in fashion lately.

They are especially recommended for those runners who always go all out, with good running technique and who are going to beat their records.

Very light technical fabric upper abundantly perforated, so it has great ventilation capacity.

Midsole with the combination of Lightstrike and Lightstrike Pro foams, so you will have lightness, responsiveness, and energy return.

Durable Continental rubber outsole.

Hoka Rocket X

The Rocket X are made with minimal materials to be fast and reactive during your competitions. And the most important thing is the 1mm carbon plate specifically designed for maximum efficiency in competition.

They weigh only 210 gr, they are Hoka's lightest carbon shoes. Their profile is not as high as the Carbon X nor as low as the Carbon Rocket.

Very breathable engineered mesh upper, slightly more comfortable than the other Hoka models with plates.

Very light but quite firm CMEVA foam midsole. It gives you a more stable stride and absorbs impact points.

EARLY STAGE META-ROCKER: Midsole geometry for faster foot strike and higher pace.

The outsole is made of rubber in some areas to be lighter and at the same time increase its lifespan.

Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

This and the Speed 3 are the most recent on this list in terms of launch.

The Endorphin Pro 3 from Saucony are flying shoes with a carbon plate. They are part of the pure competition and high-performance group.

For a flying shoe, it is surprising that they have an 8 mm drop. This provides enough cushioning and protection to run long distances better.

Engineered mesh upper with an updated pattern for more breathability and non-slip laces.

Midsole with PwrRun PB compound, Speedroll geometry, and the carbon plate.

SPEEDROLL technology propels you forward effortlessly, so you can run faster, rather than harder. In fact, the carbon fiber plate has an "S" shaped curve to achieve powerful transitions and provide maximum SPEEDROLL effect.

XT-900 rubber outsole with reinforced areas to offer a little more durability.

Weight for men: 213gr.

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