Why this site exists
Super shoes change every season. Spec sheets look similar, marketing sounds the same, and price tags keep climbing. We publish ranked comparisons, in-depth reviews, and guides (like heel strikers and wide feet) so you can pick a race shoe for your mechanics and distance — not just the loudest launch.
Who runs Racing Shoe Guide
The editor is a runner with more than ten years of training and several marathons behind them. The first marathon was a steep learning curve; later races were a case study in pacing, training, and how much shoes actually matter when you are trying to race smarter.
We are not a brand wear-test facility. Verdicts are research-led: we combine published specifications, what is consistently reported across independent reviews and long-term wear write-ups, race-day usage where it is on the public record, and the occasional peer-reviewed study when it maps cleanly to a foam or design choice. The R.A.C.E. methodology exists so those inputs get applied with the same rules every time — a reference desk for buyers, not a hidden agenda.
Editorial independence and affiliates
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. That does not change our scores or rankings — methodology and verdicts stay separate from partnerships. Read the full Affiliate Disclosure for details.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs Racing Shoe Guide?
The editor is a runner with more than a decade in the sport and several marathons completed. The site combines consistent scoring (the R.A.C.E. methodology), published specs, synthesis of independent reviews and public wear reports, and academic literature where it applies — not undisclosed one-person wear-testing of every model.
Do affiliate links change your shoe scores or rankings?
No. Affiliate commissions do not influence R.A.C.E. scores or leaderboard order. Methodology and verdicts are editorial; see the Affiliate Disclosure page for how links work.
What is the R.A.C.E. scoring methodology?
R.A.C.E. is Racing Shoe Guide's weighted four-pillar system: Return, Anatomy, Chassis, and Economy. Full weights and definitions are on the How We Score page.