Carbon-plated running shoes
Rule: Carbon or carbon-composite plate · 20 current models
Carbon-plated shoes embed a stiff carbon-fibre or carbon-composite plate in the midsole. The plate stiffens the forefoot and is usually combined with a soft, resilient foam and a curved (rockered) sole.
Plated shoes vary a lot in stack height and weight, and some regulated races limit the stack height. The table shows both so you can compare, with each number's source.
All 20 matching shoes
Swipe the table sideways for apex, toe tip, stiffness and firmness →
| Shoe | Type | Drop | Heel | Forefoot | Weight | Apex | Toe tip | Stiffness | Firmness | Plate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hoka Cielo X1 2.0Road· 2025 | Racing | 7 mmStated | 46 mmStated | 39 mmStated | 230 gStated | 53.6 %est. | 58 mmest. | — | — | Carbon | $275 |
 ASICS Magic Speed 4Road· 2024 | Tempo | 8 mmStated | 44 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 241 gStated | 66.6 %est. | 44 mmest. | 98Derived | 43Derived | Carbon | $170 |
 ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2Trail· 2026 | Trail | 5 mmDerived | 42 mmStated | 37 mmStated | 258 gStated | 60.6 %est. | 54 mmest. | 70Derived | 45Derived | Carbon | $280 |
 Hoka Rocket X 3Road· 2025 | Racing | 7 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 33 mmStated | 227 gStated | 62.2 %est. | 48 mmest. | 70Derived | 53Derived | Carbon | $250 |
 Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3Road | Racing | 4 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 224 gStated | 70.6 %est. | 37 mmest. | 67Derived | — | Carbon | $250 |
 New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4Road· 2024 | Racing | 4 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 264 gStated | 60.8 %est. | 53 mmest. | — | — | Carbon | $250 |
 New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3Road· 2024 | Tempo | 6 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 34 mmStated | 298 gStated | 65.4 %est. | 40 mm*est. | — | — | Carbon | $180 |
 Nike Zoom Fly 6Road· 2024 | Tempo | 8 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 32 mmStated | 265 gStated | 58.8 %est. | 44 mmest. | 71Derived | 62Derived | Carbon | $180 |
 Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4Road· 2025 | Racing | 8 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 32 mmStated | — | 62.1 %est. | 47 mmest. | 69Derived | 64Derived | Carbon | $250 |
 ASICS Metaspeed Edge ParisRoad· 2024 | Racing | 5 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 181 gStated | 64.2 %est. | 54 mmest. | — | — | Carbon | $250 |
 ASICS Metaspeed Sky ParisRoad· 2024 | Racing | 5 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 181 gStated | 64.9 %est. | 43 mmest. | 82Derived | — | Carbon | $250 |
 Saucony Endorphin Elite 3Road· 2026 | Racing | 8 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 32 mmStated | 207 gStated | 69.3 %est. | 44 mmest. | 54Derived | 0Derived | Carbon | $290 |
 Saucony Endorphin Pro 5Road· 2026 | Racing | 8 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 32 mmStated | 232 gStated | 63.4 %est. | 47 mmest. | 96Derived | 49Derived | Carbon | $240 |
 Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4Road· 2024 | Racing | 6 mmStated | 39 mmStated | 33 mmStated | 201 gStated | 63.9 %est. | 46 mmest. | 78Derived | 34Derived | Carbon | $250 |
 Nike Alphafly 4Road | Racing | 8 mmStated | 39 mmStated | 31 mmStated | 188 gStated | 64.5 %est. | 41 mmest. | — | — | Carbon | $280 |
 Brooks Hyperion Elite 5Road· 2025 | Racing | 8 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 30 mmStated | 201 gStated | 60.9 %est. | 44 mmest. | 64Derived | 27Derived | Carbon | $275 |
 Hoka Tecton X 4Trail· 2026 | Trail | 5 mmDerived | 38 mmStated | 34 mmStated | 261 gStated | 62.6 %est. | 41 mmest. | — | — | Carbon | $275 |
 Puma Deviate Nitro 4Road· 2025 | Daily trainer | 8 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 30 mmStated | 250 gStated | 64 %est. | 42 mmest. | 78Derived | 49Derived | Carbon | $170 |
 Nike Vaporfly 4Road· 2025 | Racing | 6 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 30 mmStated | 190 gStated | 65.5 %est. | 38 mmest. | 53Derived | 55Derived | Carbon | $270 |
 Nike Streakfly 2Road | Racing | 4 mmStated | 27 mmStated | 23 mmStated | 145 gStated | 64.5 %est. | 47 mmest. | 0Derived | 44Derived | Carbon | $150 |
Only the latest version of each model is listed. Every figure carries a source and confidence on its shoe page; see the methodology.
Questions
- Do all carbon-plated shoes feel the same?
- No. Plate shape, foam, stack height and sole curvature differ widely between models.
- Are there limits on stack height in races?
- World Athletics sets limits for road shoes in sanctioned competition. Check the current rules for your event.
These lists describe product characteristics. They are not recommendations for any person or condition.