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Men's Performance Running Shoes

Speed, light weight and energy return. Our men's performance running shoes — from responsive foams to carbon plates — are built for fast sessions and race day, with Saucony, Brooks, ASICS, Mizuno and more.

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    Brooks

    Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Running Shoes for Men

    (3)
    $14395 CAD $23995
    Very low stock
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    ASICS

    ASICS Magic Speed Running Shoes for Men

    $11750 CAD $19595
    Very low stock
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    - 30%

    Mizuno

    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Origami Running Shoes

    $16099 CAD $22995
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    - 53%

    Saucony

    Saucony Tide 2 Running Shoes for Men

    $6795 CAD $14495

Run faster: speed and energy return

Men's performance running shoes rely on light weight, an ultra-responsive foam and, often, a carbon plate to propel every stride. From the speed session to the marathon, our selection brings together Saucony, Brooks, ASICS, Mizuno and more.

Race day or fast training?

Race day

To chase a PR, carbon plate shoes (Saucony Endorphin Elite, Brooks Hyperion Elite, ASICS Metaspeed) deliver maximum energy return and propulsion.

Speed sessions

For intervals and tempo, a light and responsive model — Saucony Endorphin Speed, Brooks Hyperion, ASICS Magic Speed — combines pop and durability to stack up fast workouts.

Performance stays on the road

These models are built for asphalt. For your everyday miles, pair them with our road running shoes.

Rotate to recover better

A fast shoe isn't meant for every mile. Keep a max cushioning option for long runs and recovery, and save the carbon plate for key sessions.

Our performance brands

Brooks, ASICS, Saucony, Mizuno and Puma: each brand has its fast lineup, from training superfoam to plated race shoe.

The fitting makes all the difference

The right model depends on your stride, your time goal and your mileage. Come see us in store: we take the time to advise you. Shopping for her? Here are our women's performance running shoes.

Frequently asked questions

What is a performance running shoe?
It's a light, responsive shoe built to run fast: high-energy-return foam, sometimes a carbon plate, low weight. It prioritizes propulsion and efficiency over maximum durability.
Do I need a carbon plate?
A carbon plate shines on hard efforts and long distances (half, marathon, PRs). For intervals and tempo, a responsive model without a rigid plate like the Saucony Endorphin Speed is often enough and costs less.
Can I use performance shoes every day?
Not ideal: race foams wear faster and offer less support over the miles. Save them for key sessions and rotate with a cushioned trainer for your easy runs.
How long does a carbon plate shoe last?
Often 200 to 400 km before the foam loses its pop, less than a regular trainer. That's why you keep them for quality workouts and races, not daily mileage.