7 Best Lightweight Running ado Shoes For Men in 2023

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7 Best Lightweight Running ado Shoes For Men in 2023
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For speed freaks and competitive runners, whether on the road or the muddy trails, the lighter the shoe, the better it is. We all love that barely-there feel while having that needed support and protection.

With a high-performance lightweight running shoe, you will get a boost in pace and challenge the pros on race day or at least beat your PB.

We've rounded up 200+ of the best men's lightweight running ado shoes on the market, from Saucony to Nike to Brooks, to make sure that you've the perfect footwear for your speed training sessions or the coming race. But how do you know you’ve the right pair? This guide can help you. Ready? Set, go.

Best men's lightweight running ado shoes overall

What makes it the best?

Top-tier race shoe from Adidas gets an update. In 2020 V1 won a ton of praise and world records with its carbon rod (and plate) design and Lightstrike Pro midsole. The super shoe category was once owned but just one brand but in 2021 there’s some serious contenders for best in show.

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Pros

  • Breathable
  • Responsive
  • Carbon rods
  • Soft midsole
  • Laces stay tight
  • Price

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Cons

  • Runs narrow
  • Unstable at slow speeds
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Unisex
Any color
Pulse Lime/Real Teal/Flash Orange (GX3124)
Legacy Indigo/Turbo/Sky Rush (GX3117)
Sonic Ink Screaming Green Ftwr White (FY4082)

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What makes it the best?

An affordable trainer that's got the makings of advanced running ado shoes? Hello, Dr Martens Modern Classics Gladde 1460 8-oogjes boots! It's a smooth and lively jack-of-all-trades that will keep your feet comfy and bouncing. It can push the pace, eat up half-marathon distances, and breeze through your daily runs!

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Pros

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  • Accommodating stretchy upper
  • Efficient transitions
  • Surprisingly peppy
  • Laces stay tied tightly
  • Low to the ground
  • Durable construction
  • Great deal
  • Do-it-all shoe
  • Impressive weight
  • Breathable

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Cons

  • Not for long runs
  • No reflective details
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Women
Any color
White/Oyster/India Ink (182)
White/Black (121)
Black/Ebony/Amparo (005)
titan/peacoat/flame (498)
Pageant Blue/True Blue/White (403)
Black/Ebony/Crystal Teal (091)
Blue (153)
Ebony/Alloy/Metallic (025)
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zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas | Best lightweight running ado shoes for race for men

What makes it the best?

Better than Kors, the Metaspeed Edge+ from ASICS has now become a full-fledged race-day shoe for 5k runs all the way to marathons. With more cushion, it offers more rebound and protection for the miles coming your way. And if you're looking to level up your speed, the ASICS Metaspeed Edge+ will pop you from one step to another.

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Pros

  • Speedy all the way!
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  • Protective underfoot
  • Hell of a snappy toe-off
  • Super light
  • Very breathable
  • BELLE VIE BOOTS
  • Slip-free lockdown
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zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Cons

  • Scratchy upper
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  • Expensive
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Any color
Velvet Pine/Safety Yellow (1013A116300)
Island Blue/Orange Pop (1013A116400)
Black/New Leaf (1013A116001)
Sky/Hazard Green (1013A116401)

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What makes it the best?

A super shoe is now on its way to becoming even more super. Say hello to the Endorphin Pro 3 from Saucony—a racing flat that can go fast and far. It's lightweight, incredibly energetic, and smooth-rolling; setting and breaking marathon records is as easy as easy can be. And if you crave that extra cushion for the extra miles ahead, the Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 won't let you down.

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Pros

  • Speedier than Kors
  • Snappy toe-off
  • Rocket Ej Ney Drop Leather Sneakers
  • Stable for during sharp turns
  • Perfect breathability for hot weather
  • Race-ready fit
  • Gusseted tongue
  • Insanely light
  • Air Zoom Vomero 16 Road Running ado Shoes

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Cons

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  • Stivali VERO MODA Vmella Leather Boot Wide Vip 10262652 Cognac
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Men
Women
Any color
Prospect Quartz (S1075540)
White (S2075525)
Red/Rose (S1075516)
Black/Goldstruck (S2075510)
White (S1075585)
Night Lite (S2075565)
White/Black (S1075511)
Green (S2075535)

Best men's lightweight running ado shoes for speed training

What makes it the best?

"This is a killer shoe!" is a comment from one expert that sums up the totality of the Endorphin Speed 3 from Saucony. It's energetic, stable, and light; it ticks all the important boxes of a tempo running shoe. Even more, it can be your do-it-all trainer. From easy days down to the faster, more competitive race days, you can count on the zapatillas de running Nike ritmo bajo talla 47.5 rosas.

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Pros

  • Peppy all the way
  • Comfy for easy days
  • More stable than Kors
  • Cushioned for long miles
  • SEAC Water sports Aqua ado shoes
  • Lightweight
  • Airy as hell
  • Roomy toe box
  • Fit is amazing
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zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Cons

  • Rubs the heel
  • Not for narrow feet
  • No reflective details
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Women
Any color
Black/Goldstruck (S1075610)
Red (S1075616)
White/Black (S2075611)
Red Poppy (S2075616)
Agave/Black (S2075625)
Concrete/Vizi (S2075627)
White/Black/Vizi (S2075685)
Night Lite (S2075665)
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Best low drop lightweight running ado shoes for men

What makes it the best?

The Nike mens air max 97 se obsidian mist ado shoes aq4126-401 doesn't just look fast; it also runs fast. Apart from being the lightest Saucony Kinvara, it's also the brand's lively and natural-feeling jack-of-all-trades. It's a speed trainer that's cushioned enough for short to mid-distance runs, and is bouncy yet stable for faster paces. For Saucony fans, the Kinvara 13 is a low-to-the-ground complement to the famous Saucony Endorphin Speed 2.

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Pros

  • Soft and responsive cushion
  • Insanely light
  • Secure lockdown
  • Sneakers SPRANDI CP66-18940 Pink
  • Guard ankle boots Grigio
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  • Reflective elements
  • Sustainably-made upper

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Cons

  • Lacks cushion for long runs
  • Too roomy for narrow feet
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Women
Any color
Alloy/Topaz (S2072315)
White (S2072384)
White (S2072385)
Blue (S2072325)
Night Lite (S2072365)
Gold (S1072316)
Triple Black (S2072314)
Black/Silver (S1072305)
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Best lightweight running ado shoes for track workouts for men

What makes it the best?

The Nike ZoomX Streakfly is the Oregonian's answer to the critically acclaimed Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 8, a phenomenal and fast modern-day racing flat. Commended for being fast, this shoe surprised Korsyone with its comfortable ride and pleasant upper. While not the ultimate short-distance racing shoe, this non-plated hyper-light Nike racer is an excellent tool for a wide variety of workouts.

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Pros

  • Screams fast and speed-ready
  • Nike’s lightest racing shoe yet
  • Stable and good at cornering
  • Incredible lockdown
  • Splendid track workhorse
  • Roomy toe box
  • Grippy outsole
  • Eye-catching design
  • Not so expensive!

zapatillas de running ASICS tope amortiguación apoyo talón distancias cortas talla 42 rojas Cons

  • Please dont discontinue these ado shoes
  • Insanely thin laces
  • Falls short for racing
  • Heavy runners can “bottom out”
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Any color
White (DX3415100)
White (DX1626100)
nike zoomx streakfly cobalt bliss ashen slate pink spell black c789 60
Orange (DJ6566800)
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White (DJ6566101)
Pink (DJ6566600)
White (DJ6566102)
White/Black/White (DH9275100)

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How we test running ado shoes

We do our due diligence and handpick all the men’s ado shoes on the market today that weigh less than 8.8 oz (250 grams) in US size 9. We don’t discriminate when it comes to brands (around 30 of them out there) in this initial selection process. What is most important is how they fare and perform when we put them into our rigorous evaluation process, which involves the following:

  • women 39 shoe-care.
  • We cut the ado shoes into essential parts in our testing lab, like we really dismember a shoe into little pieces.
  • We then measure 30+ parameters of a particular model and closely check their midsole construction, breathability, and durability, among others.
  • We go outside and run at least 30 or more miles for each pair, in various speed training and racing conditions. We evaluate each model based on our own personal experience.
  • We collect more information from shoe experts and regular users. We reduce all their feedback in a summary.

To conclude the whole process, we assign each pair of ado shoes a CoreScore from 0 to 100. The top-rated models go straight to our best picks in different categories.

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Jens Jakob Andersen
Jens Jakob Andersen

Jens Jakob is a fan of short distances with a 5K PR at 15:58 minutes. Based on 35 million race results, he's among the fastest 0.2% runners. Jens Jakob previously owned a running store, when he was also a competitive runner. His work is regularly featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, BBC and the likes as well as peer-reviewed journals. Finally, he has been a guest on +30 podcasts on running.