The lightweight non-plated tempo trainer segment has been neglected over the past few years as brands raise stack heights and introduce plates across their line-ups. However, there are still a few shoes offering speed without the assistance of a plate—though the foams are certainly thicker here than in years past. In this video, I break down the top non-plated shoes for building strength and speed in 2024.
0:00 - Background
1:07 - Overview
2:31 - Saucony Kinvara 15
3:45 - Topo Specter 2
5:25 - Hoka Mach 6
6:50 - Brooks Hyperion 2
8:13 - Adidas Adios 9
9:07 - New Balance Rebel v4
9:59 - Nike Pegasus Turbo 4
10:53 - New Balance Fresh Foam Balos
12:04 - Some Other Shoes
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