The Best New Race Day Shoes for 2024

The race day shoe market has seen an explosion of competitive entrants over the past few years, and that continues into 2024. New brands like Salomon and TYR are offering carbon-plated PEBA racers for the first time, while others like New Balance, Altra and Brooks are making big upgrades to their existing models. Here are all of the best new marathon racers for the next year, including specs, release date and price.
0:00 - Overview
1:09 - Nike Alphafly Next% 3
2:37 - Diadora Gara
3:49 - Brooks Hyperion Elite 4
4:57 - Altra Vanish Carbon 2
6:18 - New Balance SC Elite v4
7:59 - Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
9:14 - Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 2
10:49 - Salomon S/Lab Spectur
12:00 - Puma Fast-R Nitro 2
14:04 - Topo Specter 2
15:37 - New Balance SC Pacer v2
17:03 - Adidas Takumi Sen 10
18:05 - TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon
19:10 - Some Other Shoes
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[@kuriosites]

It's nice that you point out which ones might be appropriate for different types of runners.

[@Wings_nut]

I'm looking forward to the Fast Fours: Speed 4, Pro 4, SC Elite 4, Adios Pro 4. How does one choose?

[@infamouswan]

That puma carbon plate looks like a tounge out😋😂😂

[@rogerstoffel4112]

Nice overview

[@vanguyen]

Great video, thanks! Any news on the Superblast 2 by any chance? Thanks

[@supwell]

Thanks! Asics wasn't giving any news on the Superblast 2 but they hinted it would be debuting sometime in 2024

[@vanguyen]

@@supwell great, thanks!

[@vanguyen]

I am looking forward to the new Puma Fast R Nitro 2 as well, interesting concept the lengthened plate.

[@JDeezle21]

These are my Number 1, Second the Salomons, Third probably the Sauconys. (Noting that the Nike always have the top spot).

[@eddiepenning5684]

Hi
Thank you for the review
I am looking for a smilair shoe as the nike zoom fly 4
I run in stiff shoes and my daily trainer is asics gel pursue 9
Any rec om a stiff racing shoe for half marathons and 10ks?

[@supwell]

if you want something you can also train in, i'd suggest the boston 12. it has a firmer foam midsole set up and fiberglass energy roads that add some additional stiffness. if you want a shoe only for racing, i'd suggest the new balance sc elite v4 or saucony endorphin pro 3. both have a carbon plate and bouncy race foam that's not too soft

[@eddiepenning5684]

@@supwell thank you!

[@davebelcher8374]

Weird that you’re soft-selling the SC Elite v4. You could say the same about any of the other shoes here if you already own the Vaporfly or Endorphin Pro 3. Besides, I think the look of the NB is killer and it’s a good bit cheaper than the Diadora, whose style you extolled

[@supwell]

thanks for watching! i agree sc elite looks cool but other than the 4mm drop nothing about it is that different or gets me excited 🤷🏽‍♂️ on the other hand i appreciate the craftmanship going into the diadora gara - i should have also mentioned it will likely be made in italy and the plate is engineered by an italian racecar manufacturer to have a unique angle. also it's been lab verified as more efficient than the vaporfly (some of this stuff prob won't make a difference for most of us but helps justify the price tag)

[@brianway4240]

I think that NB is really cool looking. But mainly, I like that drop. I think the 4mm will work well for me.