Want to run faster and hit new personal records? Here are the best carbon-plated running shoes, according to an expert.

As an avid runner who loves racing, I’ve been testing the best carbon plate running shoes ever since the original Nike Vaporfly 4% launched. I’ve tried almost every super-shoe released since ...

Brands like Saucony and HOKA are also on board with this trend. Saucony’s Endorphin Pro 3 features a carbon plate inside its PWRRUN PB midsole providing an easy yet powerful run. HOKA’s Carbon X 3 ...

The rule is strictly enforced for pro triathletes. Age group athletes competing in World Triathlon and Ironman races are ...

A new midsole foam makes the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB a big improvement on the standard Hyperion Elite 4 and it’s ...

Under Armour splits its shoes into two groups: Velociti (speed) and Infinite (distance). It’s in the name, but right from the ...

On the inside, though, there’s enough technology (think carbon fiber plate and premium running super foam), tuned ...

The plateless S/Lab Ultra Glide flips the script on super-shoe design, trading efficiency for comfort by way of an innovative ...

The new S/Lab Ultra Glide has doubled down on foam in the midsole | Credit: Salomon But despite these characteristics which earn the shoe "super" status, there’s no carbon plate. Instead ...

Otherwise, read on for our roundup of the best carbon plate running shoes available right now… Slightly weighty and pricey numbers that struggle against the super shoe contenders. Score ...