Racing
005
Engineered for race day(s), the 005 is the lightest, fastest, and most stable super shoe ever crafted for trail runners. Built with bio-based Dyneema® and an exclusive Vibram® Megagrip Elite soleplate.
$325MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Racing
- Races
- Ultra, 50K+
- Also good for
- Ultra distance
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 214g
- Drop
- 7mm
- Stack
- 29/22mm
- Lug
- 4mm
- Midsole
- Arnitel (TPEE)
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip Elite
- Upper
- Open mesh Bio-Dyneema and recycled material
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2024
Stable platformTechnical trailLightweightUltra distanceRace day
Our read
Ride
A light, balanced trail racer with moderate stack and a firm, responsive feel that favors turnover over plush comfort.
Fit
Standard-width race fit only, snug and performance-oriented with a secure midfoot hold.
Best for
Trail racers wanting a fast, grippy, low-weight shoe for varied distances.
Avoid if
You want maximum underfoot protection or plate propulsion on rocky terrain, or need a budget option.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.