Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- road
- Use
- racing
- Cushion
- high
- Weight
- 198.45g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- 39/33mm
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- optiFOAM+ (PEBA and EVA mix)
- Outsole
- Road contaGRIP
- Upper
- engineered mesh
- Widths
- standard
RoadRace dayCarbon plateLightweightMarathonTempo workouts
Our read
A pure road racer for experienced runners chasing PRs; its featherweight build and carbon-plated PEBA midsole define it, but the price and narrow racing focus limit versatility.
Ride
The PEBA-based optiFOAM+ and full-length carbon plate deliver a responsive, propulsive ride with snappy toe-off. The 39/33 mm stack gives cushioning underfoot while keeping weight low.
Fit
A snug, single-layer mesh racing fit that runs small, so consider sizing up. Regular width with no accommodation for wider feet.
Best for
Race day efforts from 5K to marathon for runners who want a light, propulsive plated shoe and don't mind a firm racing feel.
Avoid if
You want a daily trainer, need wide widths, or are on a budget given the $280 price.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.