Skechers hasn’t been shy about its performance ambitions, and now the brand has its first super shoe. The Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based company just added the Aero Elite to its Aero series lineup. The shoe is engineered to perform from 5Ks to marathons, with a design that minimizes weight and maximizes responsiveness, as well as delivering on comfort. The Aero Elite is lightweight, weighing in at 5.9 oz, or 167 grams, in a men’s size 9 and 5.0 oz., or 142 grams, in a women’s size 7. It has a stack height between 40 millimeters to 36 millimeters and a 4 millimeter offset. The shoe also features Skechers’ Hyper Burst Pro, an ultralight supercritical foam in the sockliner and midsole that delivers a supportive and highly responsive ride for long-lasting comfort. There is also a the brand’s proprietary Quantum Plate, a full-length carbon-infused plate with the midsole that drives the foot forward for increased energy return. Moreover, the curved spoon-shaped plate is engineered to reinforce structural support and propulsive movement with minimal material. Skechers also used its Hyper Arc Technology, a proprietary transition geometry, that promotes natural stride efficiency to help runners maintain peak performance from start to finish. The shoe was uses reflective
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