The Tracksmith Eliot Racer is making waves in the running community as athletes heave a collective sigh of relief that we finally have a racing shoe that combines performance and style. The classic style that Tracksmith has brought back to running is encapsulated in the appearance of this shoe. From toe to heel, it is crafted with sheer elegance.
But don’t let it’s good looks fool you, this shoe can deliver on speed. Not just another super shoe, this race day shoe features a novel construction with a drop-in midsole, carbon fiber plate, and rubber outsole. The distinguished system delivers a functional fit, considered comfort, and a remarkable level of energy return, placing performance where it should belong—beneath the hood, or in this case themidsole.
I am a super shoe addict and have run in every brand that has produced one. This shoe is unique in both its appearance and performance. It’s not a flashy shoe in bright colors or unique stack appearance, but it’s got the perfect combination of ingredients for speed. The carbon plate is undetectable by feel but certainly minimized energy loss and optimized toe-off efficiency.
It’s tough to find the right balance between a carbon plate and comfort but Tracksmith has done it with this shoe. There is just the right amount of softness to cushion your feet for long distances, while providing a spring back energy on return. I don’t know how they did it, but Tracksmith found a way to create a comfortable, bouncy race day shoe. I’m fully confident that we will see the Tracksmith Eliot Racer toeing the line at all of the majors this year, and beyond. Thankfully it will be available for our Midwest runners online on March 18th, well before our spring marathons start popping up. Get yours ordered right away so you can try them out on your speed workouts and lower distance races. I can’t wait to hit Grant Park this October in these.
Here are the basics on the Eliot Racer:
Tracksmith Eliot Racer Basics
Price: $280
Weight: 7.7 oz (218 grams) for men’s size 9
Stack Heights: The Racer has a stack height of 38 mm at the heel and 30.5 mm at the forefoot.
Heel-to-Toe Drop: 7.5mm
MARCH 14TH – Available at Boston, Brooklyn & London Trackhouses
MARCH 14TH & 15TH – Available for try-on and order at the LA Marathon Envoy Pop-Up
MARCH 18TH – Global Online Release
The Tracksmith Racer comes in the traditional blue box and includes a note from Tracksmith Founder & CEO, Matt Taylor, as well as a shoe bag, created to last.
In his letter Mr. Taylor states, “Of course, the Eliot Racer is unequivocally Tracksmith. We spent over two years building a super shoe that doesn’t look like a super shoe. It’s speed without the spectacle. And it’s a testament to our ongoing effort to push the boundaries of performance, harnessing innovation in the pursuit of excellence. After all, it’s about time.”
I think he said it perfectly…It’s about time. Thanks, Tracksmith, for keeping your finger on the pulse of the running community and classing up race day! Let’s keep it classy, Chicago, in the Tracksmith Eliot Racer.
