Our testing team put in the miles so that we could give you a list of the best non-plated race-day shoes. While carbon might be prevalent in the front of the pack, they aren’t a requirement to run your fastest race and might not even be right for your stride.

Choosing the right pair of shoes for speed and race day truly matters. The wrong pair of shoes can potentially cause issues like ankle pain while running or knee pain while running.

When looking at and trying on a shoe here’s a few things ...