The lovers of pedaling surely have as a reference a brand like Scott, since the Swiss firm is one of the leading manufacturers of bicycles and cycling equipment. However, Scott has also carved out an important niche in the world of outdoor sports footwear and even running shoes. Its latest release, the Scott Speed Carbon RC, is already on everyone's lips. Welcome to Scott s fastest road racing shoe to date, and it has a carbon plate!
There is no doubt that the entry on the scene of these innovative Scott Speed Carbon RC certify that the renowned Swiss brand is no stranger to current market trends, and has also bet on putting all the meat on the grill. After a long journey of combining innovation and development, these Speed Carbon RC are presented as the lightest and most efficient flying shoe, and whose construction includes the carbon fiber plate to add a new model to this popular segment of shoes with carbon plate. These shoes are designed for all those athletes ready to smash personal bests, or in other words, to fly over the asphalt. So the claim that follows these new Speed Carbon RC can not be other than: "run faster and longer".
As a flying shoe, these Scott Speed Carbon RC have as main characteristics a greater lightness and a greater energy return in each stride. Indispensable conditions to run faster and try to steal seconds from the stopwatch. All this means that these Speed Carbon RC combine a design designed exclusively for greater efficiency in the race.
Now, trying to answer the key question: what makes Scott s Speed Carbon RC different from other flying shoes? Being a new generation silhouette, the Swiss company has been able to create a running shoe that reacts to the running style of each runner. The unique Carbitex DFX carbon plate design allows it to be dynamically more flexible. In other words, the construction of these Scott Flyers - including its Rocker - is stiffer when running at faster speeds, but they vary their behavior at slower paces to adapt to smoother transitions.
With all the history and trajectory that Scott has in trail running shoes, its best technologies are also applied in asphalt shoes, and with these Scott Speed Carbon RC is the definitive bet of the Swiss manufacturer to join this "open war" in running shoes with carbon plate.
Before reviewing what are the strengths of the Scott Speed Carbon RC, the first thing that stands out is its striking design with a clear "racing" accent. Of course, the important details in this silhouette go beyond the aesthetic facet, and it can be said that these Speed Carbon RC have been conceived for a high performance design, especially with the premise of improving speed in each stride.
In the breakdown of the strategic and most important parts of the shoe, these are the notes to keep in mind on the midsole, upper and outsole of the Scott Speed Carbon RC:
The combination of cutting-edge technologies is the main strength of this innovative fast running model from Scott: Evolved Rocker2 (ER2), Carbitex DFX and Kinetic Foam -lightweight dual-density kinetic foam-. Working together and in unison, these three materials allow these Scott Speed Carbon RC to allow you to run with better shock absorption, more dynamic flexibility and a higher degree of softness. In other words: more efficiency, more power and better response with the idea of maintaining faster paces for a greater volume of kilometers.
The idea is that the silhouette helps you maintain a more dynamic position, reducing impact and improving your running economy with every stride you take at a faster pace.
To reinforce that flying shoe feel, the upper of the Scott Speed Carbon RC is made from a very thin, lightweight and breathable mesh. A section that positions it as an excellent choice for inclusion in that outstanding list of running shoes for running in the summer heat.
Regarding fit, these Speed Carbon RC fit well, thanks to the sock-like design that wraps around the foot. The open tongue and heel flap also contribute to the shoe being quick and easy to put on and take off.
The entire design of the Scott Speed Carbon RC is designed to promote power and efficiency in the race, and the outsole model has also been developed to reinforce that idea of speed. A traction-enhancing rubber compound is mounted on the outsole, allowing you to pick up the pace with every stride.
We are talking about a racing shoe with a carbon plate, so the runner profile that can get the most out of these Scott Speed Carbon RC are runners with a neutral stride, light and with good running technique.
Although they respond well as a racing shoe for short distances of 10k, given that it is one of the most stable and firm carbon plate shoes on the market, they can be used for longer distances, up to 21k. It is also an option indicated as a mixed shoe for quality training and fast series.
Do not miss the details of its technical specifications, low profiledrop of 5 mm. and a weight around 240 grams. The price is reasonable, taking into account that this is a top of the range flying shoe.
Of course, these new Running shoes Scott Speed Carbon RC aim high, and are ready to compete head to head with the top of the range shoes with carbon plate brands like Nike, adidas, ASICS or New Balance, among others. So read: Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2, adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2, New Balance FuelCell RC Elite 2, Saucony Endorphin Pro 2, or Hoka One One Carbon X 2, for example, and highlighting just a few models. From now on, and with these revolutionary Scott Speed Carbon RC you will not only have the Swiss brand as a reference in mountain shoes, but also to run on asphalt with the idea of beating personal records.
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