racing shoes

Lightweight competition kicks

Racing shoes are lightweight footwear designed for competitive speed events.

In track and field, they're minimal shoes with spikes for grip.

In motorsports, they're thin-soled boots allowing precise pedal feel.

Running racing shoes—often called racing flats—sacrifice cushioning for reduced weight: She switched into her racing shoes for the final kilometer.

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