Test Run Race | Head To Head Comparison Of The Best Super Shoes Of 2024 - Running Warehouse

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of Test Run Race | Head To Head Comparison Of The Best Super Shoes Of 2024 from Running Warehouse. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

The crew ran a 3‑by‑mile race‑day effort (three 1‑mile repeats) on a course that starts with a gradual hill, flattens out, includes a 180° turnaround, and finishes with a fast downhill.
Each runner’s target pace was set between a 10K and half‑marathon effort and was kept on track using a Garmin watch with a Pace Alert system.
The test highlights how different carbon‑plate shoes feel on uphill, flat, and downhill sections and stresses the importance of staying within a few seconds of the goal pace.
Practical tip: use a GPS watch with pace alerts to keep effort consistent, and note how each shoe feels on climbs vs. descents to decide which shoe matches your race‑day needs.

Workout Example:

Workout: 3 × 1‑mile race‑pace repeats (10K‑half‑marathon effort)
Course: 
  • Start with a gradual hill (increasing steepness) 
  • Flatten out for the majority of the mile 
  • 180° turn at the halfway point 
  • Finish with a fast downhill “bomb” 

How to run it:
1. Set your target race pace (e.g., 6:00 min/mile for a 10K effort or 7:00 min/mile for a half‑marathon effort).
2. Use a Garmin (or similar) watch with a **Pace Alert** to stay within ±2 seconds of the target.
3. Run the first mile, focus on maintaining cadence on the uphill, then let the shoe’s foam and plate propel you on the downhill.
4. Repeat the mile two more times, each time noting how the shoe feels on the hill, flat, and downhill sections.
5. Record your split times and any subjective notes (e.g., “foam felt explosive on the hill”, “downhill felt too fast”, “shoe felt stable vs. wobbly”).

Closing Note: Give this race‑day repeat a try in your own shoes—adjust the paces to match your current training in the Pacing app, and see which super shoe feels fastest and most comfortable for you. Happy running! 🚀