Skechers AERO Elite

Road · Race · Tempo

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Skechers AERO Elite
Weight and drop
WeightDrop
ClaimedMen167 g4 mm
ClaimedWomen142 g4 mm
Sources and measurements

Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.

Claimed · Men

Weight: 167 g · Drop: 4 mm
US men 9

Claimed · Women

Weight: 142 g · Drop: 4 mm
US women 7

CarbonPlate
RoadSurface

About the shoe

Low-drop road racer with energetic foam and a carbon-infused plate. Check rearfoot control and longer-distance comfort in your own training.

Comfort
92/100
Response
94/100
Stability
64/100
Cushioning
86/100
RaceTempoLong run
Independent reviews

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Reviewed specifications
Plate
Carbon
Plate construction
Full-length carbon-infused Quantum Plate
Rocker
—
Cushioning
4.3/5
Terrain
Road
Roles
Race · Tempo · Long run

Manufacturer specifications

Manufacturer: men
167 g in US men 9.
Manufacturer: women
142 g in US women 7.
Manufacturer geometry
40/36 mm heel/forefoot; 4 mm drop.
Construction
Hyper Burst Pro midsole and 3.5 mm insole; full-length carbon-infused Quantum Plate.
Launch and intended use
Launched 1 October 2026; Skechers specifies road racing from 5 km to marathon.
Doctors of Running: control
Narrow heel/midfoot, better forefoot containment. Reviewers differ on their preferred racing distance.
Run Oregon: upper
The tester reports comfortable FitKnit contact and smooth running transitions; fit remains individual.
Believe in the Run: first run
Positive rebound impressions after five miles. This is an initial test, not a long-term review.

Sources: Skechers ↗ · Skechers ↗ · Skechers ↗ · Skechers ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗ · Run Oregon ↗ · First run: five miles ↗