Supwell's 5 Best Summer of Speed Running Shoes
Below we are sharing our 5 favorite running shoes for building speed during the summer months. See why we picked the Dynafish Xiaonian, Hoka Cielo X1 3.0, Puma Deviate Pure Nitro, Nike Streakfly 2, and the Puma Fast-FWD Nitro Elite 2 and we can help you decide whether to add one of these shoes to your Summer of Speed
After weeks of testing, these are the five shoes that earned Supwell Certified status for this year’s Summer of Speed. We’re also kicking off our Summer of Speed Community Challenge this week on the Supwell app with 12 weeks of speed workouts for every level of runner as well as Nomio & Supwell Gear giveaways throughout the challenge. Whether you’re training for your next PR or just want more structure in your workouts, this is the perfect time to join the community.
#1 Nike Streakfly 2: Best Specialized 5k Racer
The Streakfly 2 is a highly-specialized short distance racing weapon—a true track spike for the roads. With its bouncy foam and aggressive geometry, there’s no better shoe for all-out 5k PR attempts (so long as you don’t mind your calves getting chewed up in the process).
Nike Streakfly 2
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#2 Puma Fast-FWD Nitro Elite 2: Best Modern Racing Flat
The Fast-FWD Nitro Elite 2 is a modern take on the traditional racing flat. It’s less inherently bouncy than a typical super shoe, but it makes up for it in snap and direct responsiveness. While its not something you’ll want to warm up and cool down in, this is a top pick for track day-style Summer of Speed workouts.
Puma Fast-FWD Nitro Elite 2
#3 Dynafish Xiaonian: The Ultimate Speed Trainer
If you’re looking to increase your overall volume while still incorporating solid speed training, the Xiaonian is the super trainer for you. Combining excellent underfoot protection with a race-tuned rocker and a fast, bouncy foam, this shoe can handle anything you throw its way—from 20 mile long runs to 200m repeats.
Dynafish Xiaonian
#4 Hoka Cielo X1 3.0: A Speed and Recovery Weapon
One of the benefits of carbon plated marathon racers is that they allow us to hit harder workouts while decreasing the recovery burden on the legs. With its protective, bouncy PEBA foam and aggressive geometry, the Cielo X1 3.0 is the perfect high stack shoe if you want to prioritize comfort without sacrificing raw speed.
Hoka Cielo X1 3.0
#5 Puma Deviate Pure Nitro: Best No-Nonsense, Uptempo Daily Trainer
If you prefer to run speed workouts in traditional, non-plated shoes, the Deviate Pure NITRO is an excellent no-nonsense, reliable pick. Although its certainly capable of going the distance, the Pure feels tailor-made for light workouts and uptempo, shorter summer runs.
Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
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