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Tracksmith

A running-culture brand making a small, serious shoe line

Best known for apparel, Tracksmith's footwear is deliberately restrained: a handful of models focused on the classic training-and-racing progression rather than covering every category.

How they stack up

Medians across the 1 current Tracksmith model we track, measured against every currently-available shoe in the catalog.

Median drop

8 mm

1 mm above the catalog median

Median stack

36 mm

Level with the catalog median

Median weight

258 g

17 g below the catalog median

Median price

$198

38 above the catalog median

Plated models

0 of 1

Carbon, nylon or rock plate

Wide toe-box

0 of 1

Wide or very-wide forefoot

Trail models

0

Off-road platforms

Price range

$198–$198

Current line

The technology

Supercritical midsoles
Modern PEBA-blend foams sourced to compete with the mainstream performance line rather than undercut it.
Eliot Runner platform
The core daily trainer — moderate stack, moderate drop, tuned for a natural, non-gimmicky ride.

Fit & sizing

True to size with a medium forefoot and a traditional, structured upper.

Who it suits

Runners who want a classic, understated trainer and buy into the brand's aesthetic.

Worth knowing

Very limited range and premium pricing for the specification.

Best Tracksmith for each run

Picked from the current line by the same spec-based scoring the matcher uses — no sponsorships, no commissions.

Long run

Eliot Ryder(2024)

Protection that holds up when the legs stop cooperating.

Classic-looking daily trainer with a modern supercritical midsole.

Weight
258 g
Drop
8 mm
Stack
36 mm
Plate
Toe-box
Standard
Sizing
True to size
Response
3 / 5
Price
$198

Daily

Eliot Ryder(2024)

The workhorse: comfortable, durable, unremarkable in the best way.

Classic-looking daily trainer with a modern supercritical midsole.

Weight
258 g
Drop
8 mm
Stack
36 mm
Plate
Toe-box
Standard
Sizing
True to size
Response
3 / 5
Price
$198

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