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Skechers<\/span><\/a> has launched the <\/span>AERO Razor<\/span><\/a>, a performance running shoe positioned as a fast daily trainer and race day option in the U.S. and available now through skechers.com and select running retailers. The shoe draws a direct line from the award winning Razor 3 of 2018, bringing that platform into the brand’s AERO collection with updated foam and plate technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building on the Razor legacy<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Razor series built a strong reputation in the specialty running market, and the AERO Razor is a significant step up in performance intent. Skechers moves the model firmly into the workout and racing shoe category, a departure from the more versatile, daily trainer positioning of earlier Razor versions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tech specs<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Midsole:<\/b> Hyper Burst Pro Super Critical ATPU foam, highly responsive, ultra lightweight<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Plate:<\/b> Forefoot nylon H Wing for propulsion without full carbon stiffness<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rocker:<\/b> Hyper Arc for smooth heel to toe transition<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Insole:<\/b> Patented Arch Fit system, podiatrist certified, built from 120,000 foot scans<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Outsole:<\/b> Goodyear Performance rubber<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Stack height:<\/b> 36mm heel \/ 32mm forefoot<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Drop:<\/b> 4mm<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Weight:<\/b> 196g (men’s)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A deliberate non carbon play<\/b><\/h3>\n

    At $140, the AERO Razor sits well below the $250\u2013$300 range of most carbon super shoes. The nylon forefoot plate provides propulsion and forward geometry without the rigidity that carbon plates impose on many runners’ strides, a positioning move that targets the large middle tier of performance runners who want speed without committing to carbon.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Where it fits in the market<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The performance running footwear segment has been crowded since the carbon plate boom, and brands are now carving out space in the tier just below super shoes. Skechers’ $140 price point and specialist retail push signal a bid to hold and grow share in that sub carbon performance category, where accessible price and verified tech credentials carry more weight than heritage alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The AERO Razor is available now globally, with men’s and women’s versions offered across multiple colorways through skechers.com and running specialty accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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