The adiZero Feather is a speed machine for the forefoot striking runner. The taut and responsive ride combined with a stripped down upper and low weight make this an ideal interval training shoe. Speed is further aided by a propulsive sprint frame, which encourages a snappy toe-off.

The adidas adizero Hagio brings competition to a whole new level. Replacing the adizero Rocket, the Hagio's minimal design makes it lighter and more flexible, with a super thin, airy upper that offers supportive coverage. It has a responsive midsole that springs back with excellent energy return, to help you fly through the course unhindered and undefeated.

The Gel-Hyperspeed 4 is the update to ASICS' most versatile racer, with a unique outsole design that provides a lightweight platform and exceptional road feel. The wider than usual platform provides more versatility than most racers, making this an excellent choice for workouts or as an all-around flat for high school athletes.

Take off in the Asics Gel Hyper Speed 5, a versatile racing flat with a comfortable road feel. This shoe has a wide forefoot platform for added stability and a fluid heel-to-toe ride on the road. Now featuring a wetgrip outsole for better traction in wet conditions, this shoe will take you far whether its on the road or around the track. Available February 2012.

Making an appearance in the U.S. market for the first time, the Tarther is a Japanese mainstay. Built for racing over any distance this shoe doubles as a flat for track workouts or tempo runs.

The lightest racing flat ASICS has ever presented to the U.S. market, the Piranha series offers a platform that is designed to maintain the perfect balance of a super fast road feel and exceptional platform comfort. The same tooling as the Piranha SP 2 and a minimal upper greet the user of this ultimate race day shoe.

Green means go. Green means environmentally friendly. The Green Silence is both. Using water-based adhesives and recycled materials, Brooks has produced a racing shoe that reduces waste. It should also help reduce your race time. Has a minimal upper, full-contact sole, and great flexibility. The faster you are, the longer you can run in this shoe. Suitable for any race distance.

Be fluid, be quick in the Brooks T7 Racer. This super flexible, lightweight racing shoe forms to the runner's foot for a great fit and feel, thanks to a lacing system that flows with foot. Built for the serious and efficient neutral runner, the T7 Racer provides just enough cushioning from 5k to half marathon and the silky smooth ride is exceptional for midfoot and forefoot striking. And if you are a sub 2:30 marathoner, this shoe should be on your try-on list.

Slip it on and start running. The Blade-Light Race from K-Swiss offers neutral or supinating runners an easy-on shoe with a stretch bootie construction, which accommodates foot expansion for longer runs. The ride is responsive and a Velcro mid-foot strap helps secure the midfoot. With plenty of impact protection, the Blade-Light Race is a great option for longer races and tempo runs. It also has drainage ports to allow excess fluid to escape on those hot days where you are dumping water on your head.

Over the last 10 years, Mizuno has been known for making fanatics out of serious runners who try their shoes. The cult following is attributed to the ultra smooth ride found across their entire shoe line. So when they make a racing flat, you know it's going to be good and this is certainly the case with the Mizuno Ronin 3. Thanks to the heel Wave technology, the Ronin 3 delivers enough protection for fast marathons and yet feels light enough for an elite 5K.

The Mizuno Wave Ronin 4: quick, light, awesome. Slip these shoes on and you'll understand what we mean. These super flexible racers are built for speed, with a lightly padded midsole that forms to your foot, bending at toe off and snapping back into place with plenty of energy. The soft breathable upper has a slipper-like fit that caresses your foot as you fly down the road.

The Mizuno Universe has garnered a huge following among runners looking for light shoes with a tremendous feel for the road. The super light Universe 4 will carry the mantle without missing a step. So whether you want a racer to help you set that next 5K PR or a terrific shoe in the minimal realm, the Universe 4 is a great choice.

The Mizuno Universe has garnered a huge following among runners looking for light shoes with a tremendous feel for the road. The super light Universe 4 will carry the mantle without missing a step. So whether you want a racer to help you set that next 5K PR or a terrific shoe in the minimal realm, the Universe 4 is a great choice.

The RC 1400 is a PR breaking shoe waiting to be released. This lightweight, low-to-the ground neutral racer is packed with performance. The REVlite midsole provides a responsive ride and a quick foot strike. The RC 1400 is ideal for race day performance or speed workouts.

The RC 1400 is a PR breaking shoe waiting to be released. This lightweight, low-to-the ground neutral racer is packed with performance. The REVlite midsole provides a responsive ride, while the 8mm heel-to-toe differential promotes a quick foot strike. The RC 1400 is ideal for race day performance or speed workouts.

The Newton MV2 is a great 5k/10K racer, which includes springy forefoot lugs to help propel you during toe-off. The 0mm heel-to-toe drop brings your feet level with the ground, encouraging midfoot and forefoot striking. Add to that a light, breathable upper and you've got one speedy racing shoe.

Due to popular demand, Nike brings back the original Lunaracer+ as the update to the Lunaracer+2. The LunaRacer+ delivers more cushioning than should be possible in this light a shoe. This is a great shoe for speedwork and race days.

Due to popular demand, Nike brings back the original Lunaracer+ as the update to the Lunaracer+2. The LunaRacer+ delivers more cushioning than should be possible in this light a shoe. This is a great shoe for speedwork and race days.

Due to popular demand, Nike brings back the original Lunaracer+ as the update to the Lunaracer+2. The LunaRacer+ delivers more cushioning than should be possible in this light a shoe.  This is a great shoe for marathons and tempo days.

Due to popular demand, Nike brings back the original Lunaracer+ as the update to the Lunaracer+2. The LunaRacer+ delivers more cushioning than should be possible in this light a shoe.  This is a great shoe for marathons and tempo days.

Due to popular demand, Nike brings back the original Lunaracer+ as the update to the Lunaracer+2. The LunaRacer+ delivers more cushioning than should be possible in this light a shoe.  This is a great shoe for marathons and tempo days.

Due to popular demand, Nike brings back the original Lunaracer+ as the update to the Lunaracer+2. The LunaRacer+ delivers more cushioning than should be possible in this light a shoe.  This is a great shoe for marathons and tempo days.

Due to popular demand, Nike brings back the original Lunaracer+ as the update to the Lunaracer+2. The LunaRacer+ delivers more cushioning than should be possible in this light a shoe.  This is a great shoe for marathons and tempo days.

Due to popular demand, Nike brings back the original Lunaracer+ as the update to the Lunaracer+2. The LunaRacer+ delivers more cushioning than should be possible in this light a shoe.  This is a great shoe for marathons and tempo days.

The Nike LunarSpider R2 is a high-performance racing shoe that is light weight and delivers a great feel for the road. The supple upper has a barely-there feel and the sole design delivers excellent propulsion on this lightening-fast racer.

The Nike LunarSpider R2 is a high-performance racing shoe that is light weight and delivers a great feel for the road. The supple upper has a barely-there feel and the sole design delivers excellent propulsion on this lightening-fast racer.

Ideal for bio-mechanically efficient athletes who want a lightweight racer or simplistic shoe for unhindered movement. The Mayfly offers a supple upper, great flexibility and more cushioning than expected in such a light shoe.

Designed and developed by the best marathoners in the world, the Streak 3 is a versatile 5k to marathon road racing shoe. The Cushlon LT midsole and Zoom Air unit in the heel gives ample support and cushioning. Ounce for ounce, the one piece upper significantly reduces weight and also allows for rapid water drainage.

Designed and developed by the best marathoners in the world, the Streak 3 is a versatile 5k to marathon road racing shoe. The Cushlon LT midsole and Zoom Air unit in the heel gives ample support and cushioning. Ounce for ounce, the one piece upper significantly reduces weight and also allows for rapid water drainage.

Following the wild success of the Streak XC 2 comes the Streak XC 3. Nothing has changed here, except for the graphics, which is a good thing. The Streak XC 3 is light (5.4oz), has a simple mesh upper and a low heel to toe differential (3mm). All this makes for a shoe that is a favorite among runners desiring a fit for the "less is more" ideal and it is a terrific performer for intervals, XC races and 5K/10K road races.

Following the wild success of the Streak XC 2 comes the Streak XC 3. Nothing has changed here, except for the graphics, which is a good thing. The Streak XC 3 is light (5.4oz), has a simple mesh upper and a low heel to toe differential (3mm). All this makes for a shoe that is a favorite among runners desiring a fit for the "less is more" ideal and it is a terrific performer for intervals, XC races and 5K/10K road races.

When it comes to race day performance, the Pearl Izumi isoTransition is a top-notch performer. The quick-pull lacing system makes this racer easy to slip on. The seamless upper allows you to wear this shoe barefoot and offers drainage holes in the midsole to release fluid. Serious runners will love the low-to-the ground, responsive ride quality the isoTransition offers. The isoTransition makes a great triathlon or road-racing shoe.

When it comes to race day performance, the Pearl Izumi isoTransition is a top-notch performer. The quick-pull lacing system makes this racer easy to slip on. The seamless upper allows you to wear this shoe barefoot and offers drainage holes in the midsole to release fluid. Serious runners will love the low-to-the ground, responsive ride quality the isoTransition offers. The isoTransition makes a great triathlon or road-racing shoe.

When it comes to race day performance, the Pearl Izumi isoTransition is a top-notch performer. The quick-pull lacing system makes this racer easy to slip on. The seamless upper allows you to wear this shoe barefoot and offers drainage holes in the midsole to release fluid. Serious runners will love the low-to-the ground, responsive ride quality the isoTransition offers. The isoTransition makes a great triathlon or road-racing shoe.

Born from a lightweight trainer, the Pearl Izumi Streak II is now a legitimate racing shoe. This performance-oriented shoe keeps you turning and burning thanks to a low-profile midsole that provides plenty of energy return to the runner. The lightweight, air-mesh upper keeps your feet plenty cool when things heat up. The Streak II offers the enough cushioning to cover race distances between 5k and marathon.

Born from a lightweight trainer, the Pearl Izumi Streak II is now a legitimate racing shoe. This performance-oriented shoe keeps you turning and burning thanks to a low-profile midsole that provides plenty of energy return to the runner. The lightweight, air-mesh upper keeps your feet plenty cool when things heat up. The Streak II offers the enough cushioning to cover race distances between 5k and marathon.

Born from a lightweight trainer, the Pearl Izumi Streak II is now a legitimate racing shoe. This performance-oriented shoe keeps you turning and burning thanks to a low-profile midsole that provides plenty of energy return to the runner. The lightweight, air-mesh upper keeps your feet plenty cool when things heat up. The Streak II offers the enough cushioning to cover race distances between 5k and marathon.

Lace up the Puma Complete SLX Fuujin RC and it will feel like you are running with a tailwind. The Fuujin offers a lightweight feel in a low-profile, performance-oriented package. With a heel-to-toe ratio of 18/8, this shoe provides an excellent responsive ride, which allows for quicker leg turn-over. Don’t be fooled though, the Fuujin provides enough cushioning to be worn as a daily trainer or racer.

The Type A4 gets more simple. A more minimal upper and thinner sole help reduce weight and thus increase speed. Ideal for 5k and 10K road races and if you are an elite runner, it will work for the half marathon. The flatter midsole (4mm difference from heel to toe) also makes this shoe a great option for minimalist runners.

Lead the pack in the Saucony Grid Type A5. This racing flat is lighter than ever with super thin overlays that hug your feet without heating them up. A thin, flexible midsole provides great feel for the ground while still protecting you from the sting of the pavement. Lace up, get out, and get ahead. 

Lead the pack in the Saucony Grid Type A5. This racing flat is lighter than ever with super thin overlays that hug your feet without heating them up. A thin, flexible midsole provides great feel for the ground while still protecting you from the sting of the pavement. Lace up, get out, and get ahead. 

When it comes to unmatched performance, look no further than the Zoot Ultra Race 3.0. The supple upper material and lace system keeps the runners mid-foot secure and relaxed. This lightweight, neutral shoe allows for faster leg turnover and a smooth responsive midsole that’s best suited for a speedy half or full-marathon. Drainage ports allow for fluids to escape.

When it comes to unmatched performance, look no further than the Zoot Ultra Race 3.0. The supple upper material and lace system keeps the runners mid-foot secure and relaxed. This lightweight, neutral shoe allows for faster leg turnover and a smooth responsive midsole that’s best suited for a speedy half or full-marathon. Drainage ports allow for fluids to escape.

Speed is literally the name of the game with the Zoot Ultra Speed racing shoe. Unique strecth upper material eliminates the need for laces. The glove-like fit feels fast and is super easy to get on. Thanks to it's low profile and low weight, the Ultra Speed is an ideal racer for 5k, 10K and sprint and international distance triathlons.

Fast, flashy, and low profile, the K-Swiss K-Ruuz 1.5 is a speedy racing flat that's sure to turn heads wherever you go. Weighing in at a mere 6.0 ounces, this shoe's minimal construction gives you just enough coverage, without any burdensome extras. A perforated midsole drains moisture, and water-resistant mesh stays dry and light, to put you ahead of the competition.

Supple, roomy and light describe the upper of the K-Ruuz. Miminal, fast and quick-drying describe the function of the K-Ruuz. Thus, the K-Ruuz is best suited for racers with wider or high volume feet that are running any road distance in hot conditions. Is also suitable for neutral pronation or mild over-pronation.

Designed for the racer with over-pronation, the Musha 3 delivers pure performance to cover any race distance. The Mizuno Wave deflects forces at impact while providing guidance for excess pronation. Additionally, the shoe provides a silky smooth ride and great feel for the road.

The Musha 4 delivers even greater performance with an updated midsole and snazzy new upper. Its minimal yet stable ride receives extra bounce with the addition of an Ap+ midsole for responsive cushioning, and soft overlays provide a more supportive fit that stays comfortable for miles on end.

The Saucony Fastwitch 5 is a versatile race shoe with support for mild to moderate over-pronation. Light, open mesh lets feet breathe and a springy midsole gives maximum rebound to keep you bounding ahead of the pack. This shoe will keep you feeling fast and light, whether you're running a 5k or a marathon.

The Saucony Fastwitch 5 is a versatile race shoe with support for mild to moderate over-pronation. Light, open mesh lets feet breathe and a springy midsole gives maximum rebound to keep you bounding ahead of the pack. This shoe will keep you feeling fast and light, whether you're running a 5k or a marathon.

The Saucony Fastwitch 5 is a versatile race shoe with support for mild to moderate over-pronation. Light, open mesh lets feet breathe and a springy midsole gives maximum rebound to keep you bounding ahead of the pack. This shoe will keep you feeling fast and light, whether you're running a 5k or a marathon.

When it comes to triathlon competition, Zoot knows best and delivers with the Ultra Ovwa.  Zoot incorporates trusted technology like a carbon fiber shank for a powerful toe-off and a quick-lace pull system for easy entry when transitioning from bike to running. The Zoot Ovwa makes for a great racing shoe or long tempo trainer for runners that over-pronate.