Run faster this spring in these new sneakers

Whether you're going for a new PR this spring or are just hot for HIIT, the latest sneakers might make you speedier without you having to do much other than lace 'em up. Undoubtedly pretty, these 10 sneakers will add a fun factor to each of your workouts.

 Courtesy of Under ArmourA Bra...For Your Feet
Like a second skin, the Under Armour Speedform Apollo, $100 (launches on 2/28), practically molds to your foot. That's because it was made in a bra factory. (No, that's not a typo.)
This sneaker is meant to fit snugly—there's no insole, no stitching. Its paired-down silhouette keeps you connected to the ground, but the abrasion rubber along the sole protects you...and the sneaker.
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Sci-fi Soles

The profile of the $180 Adidas Springblade Razor sneakers summed up in a word: badass. The 16 small blades on each outsole were inspired by motorcycle suspension systems and function like a springboard, compressing on impact then snapping back, releasing explosive energy to propel you faster on your runs. This updated version has an all-new razor-wire web design upper that holds your foot in place. Wild.
 Hit The Gas
An outsole modeled after speedy, high-performance Z-rated racecar tires has grooves that keep you in close contact with the ground, giving you traction and control on any terrain. A no-sew upper and internal bootie keep your foot locked in—yep, like a seatbelt—for the fast ride. Basically, the Reebok ZQuick Run sneakers, $85, are like tiny racecars for your feet.
Everything about the Asics Gel-Noosafast 2 racing flat, $89.95, is speedy. Optional elastic laces and grips on the heel and tongue tabs make transition off the bike and on to the run as quick as possible—and a soft breathable mesh and super lightweight seamless upper means you can skip the socks for an even faster T2 time. The durable, grippy sole makes wet race day conditions or maneuvering through aid stations a non-issue, so you don't lose valuable seconds anywhere. Oh hey there, podium.

Fast. Very Fast

Go ahead, take a second to drool over this looker. It's the Nike Flyknit Lunar2, $150, a lighter and stronger version of its predecessor, the Lunar1. It pairs the powerful and ultra- light Flyknit upper with the super-soft and responsive Lunarlon cushioning. That means you can keep your quick pace up for longer.
And if you think you can create a more swoon-worthy colorway, you can customize them at NIKEiD. Oh, and Allyson Felix, you know, one of the fastest women in the world, runs in these. If that doesn't speak to their speediness, we don't know what will.

Feel Feather-Light

It's hard to be fast when your feet are heavy. That's why Brooks streamlined the PureConnect 3, $100, dropping the weight down to 6.1 ounces, but still enhancing the toe flex and rounding the heel, so you can take tight turns without losing speed and breakaway when it counts.

Ride The Speed Wave

How did Mizuno decrease bulk without losing too much cushion in their sneaks? They inserted wavy plates in their shoe soles that serve to lessen impact, mimic cushion and provide stability without a chunky heel (aptly named: wave plate technology). At 7.1 ounces, the Wave Sayonara, $120 is their lightest model yet, so runners can go faster without getting achy.


For those of you who prefer the trail to the treadmill, Merrell's AllOut Fuse, $110, will let you run wild without fear of tripping over uneven terrain. Strategically placed firmer shock pads absorb impact on hard stuff, and a grippy outsole is covered in ball-shaped lugs that move independently, so you stay in control while you zig and zag. Speed intervals through the woods? No excuse not to, anymore.