Ranked: the 86 highest rated carbon fiber plate running shoe models (2024)
Carbon fibre is a polymer used in running shoes because of its low weight to strength ratio. A carbon fibre plate can be found in the sole of a shoe and is usually fixed within a lightweight foam. The idea behind the addition of a carbon fibre plate is to improve the energy return of a shoe by channelling the energy put in by a runner when their heel hits the ground, to the toe for push-off. This makes carbon plated shoes a popular choice for racing, where research has shown that they can increase speeds, especially over mid to long distances.
