The Tracksmith Eliot Racer – breaking the mould for supershoes

Whereas not screaming over-the-top supershoe appears, the Eliot Racer retains Tracksmith’s traditional, minimalist styling and clean-cut look with an underlying stage of high-tech power return for race day.

The key right here lies within the novel development of an ATPU drop-in midsole unit, which locations the efficiency immediately underneath the foot. Inside the midsole chassis sits a moulded carbon fibre plate and when the 2 come collectively we get a shoe that feels each mushy and welcoming in addition to quick and responsive.

The free-floating drop-in midsole eliminates extra glue and layers, guaranteeing direct foot-to-foam contact, enhancing power return and maximising consolation. The design works fantastically, and with the high-quality development we’ve got come to count on from Tracksmith merchandise the Eliot appears and feels able to race.

Tracksmith Eliot Racer

The mix of the ATPU drop-in midsole and the Pebax midsole chassis gives most propulsion and effectivity for sooner working.

Independently examined by Heeluxe, the Racer had one of many highest power return ranges ever recorded. A full-length carbon plate with cross-rocker geometry minimizes power loss and optimizes toe-off effectivity.

The streamlined silhouette contrasts with the high-stack supershoes which have grow to be commonplace within the business. The no-nonsense design packages the efficiency parts of the Racer, the gold styling serving as only a trace of the work that’s put in by the wearer.

The Racer contains a new final with an elevated toe spring, a roomier forefoot and a snugger heel for a locked-in match. A crafted micro suede collar and tongue strike the right stability between consolation and efficiency. With a lot of the foam housed throughout the higher, the development delivers a smooth, low-profile silhouette with much less bulk.

The match is neat and exact and the clean-cut design lends itself completely to race day. The drop in cushioning design may result in alternatives for future improvement with the package deal, however for now, it’s a race day mannequin completely tuned for longer distances on the street.

The tech behind the Eliot Racer:

Stack top: 38mm on the heel and 30.5 mm on the forefoot for a heel-to-toe drop of seven.5 mm

Weight: US Males’s 9 weighing 7.7 oz (218g)

Efficiency: The Pebax midsole has >70% Resiliency and the ATPU sockliner even higher with >80% Resiliency.

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