Super Shoes & Racing Flats

If you’ve ever wondered how to save precious seconds on race day, super shoes translate modern innovation into real-world performance benefits. These aren’t just ordinary trainers; they’re built to help you run faster, longer and with greater efficiency.

What defines a super shoe? A super shoe is a next-generation fast racing shoe designed to maximise performance through advanced technology. Unlike traditional racing shoes, super shoes typically feature a carbon-fibre plate embedded in a thick midsole, paired with lightweight, highly responsive super foams that deliver exceptional energy return. This combination creates a propulsive ‘springboard’ effect, helping runners maintain speed while using less effort. Alternatively, you may prefer the minimalist feel of traditional racing flats that prioritise a lightweight design and close-to-ground feel to push for more speed, whereas a max cushioned racing shoe or super shoe achieves faster finishing times through bouncy, responsive foams and engineering.

Originally developed to give elite athletes an edge in long distance races, these carbon plate running shoes are for racers and marathoners who want to run faster, improve efficiency and experience the latest in footwear innovation. Many super shoes also incorporate rocker-shaped geometries, which guide the foot forward more smoothly, help conserve energy and reduce strain on the lower legs to recover faster.

The best running shoe brands including ASICS, Altra, Puma and Saucony have released their own version of a super shoe - each bringing their own spin on this fast running shoe formula. Many brands also transfer key super shoe technologies into everyday super trainers to make the benefits accessible to every run and runner. Super trainers take inspiration from this technology - often using similar foams and sometimes a more flexible carbon plate - but are often designed with greater durability and stability for everyday miles, long runs and speed workouts. That means you don’t have to wait until race day to enjoy the benefits.

From the light, stripped-back feel of classic racing flats to the cutting-edge tech of super shoes for marathon racing and beyond, our collection of men’s racing shoes and women’s racing shoes offers something for every speed-driven runner without compromising on comfort. Whether you’re striving to run your fastest 5K, tackling a marathon, or just wanting to feel the thrill of running with the latest technology, the best super shoes from Wildfire Sports & Trek deliver that edge - propelling you closer to your running goals with every stride.