Skechers AERO Elite: 167 grams and a carbon plate for their first super shoe
Skechers enters the supershoe segment with the new AERO Elite, its first competition model of this type, weighing only 167 grams for men, featuring a full-length Quantum plate with integrated carbon and a configuration geared towards competing from 5 kilometers to marathon.
The Skechers AERO Elite takes the top spot in the AERO family and represents a new step within the brand's running range, which until now had developed different models for daily training, long distance and fast sessions.
On paper, its main figures are striking: 167 grams in men's US size 9 and 142 grams in women's US size 7 , a height of 40 mm in the heel and 36 mm in the forefoot and a drop of 4 mm.
Quantum Plate, Skechers' new bet to compete
One of the main innovations of the AERO Elite is its midsole. Skechers incorporates a full-length Quantum Plate with integrated carbon , featuring a curved design that the brand associates with greater propulsion and energy return.
Its structure is inspired by the Voronoi principle, a geometry that seeks to maintain structural support using the least amount of material possible.
These are, in any case, the specifications advertised by the manufacturer. It will be necessary to test the shoe under real-world conditions to assess aspects such as its responsiveness at different paces, its stability, and its performance over long distances.
Hyper Burst Pro, 40 mm stack and 4 mm drop
The midsole uses Hyper Burst Pro , Skechers' supercritical foam, also accompanied by a 3,5 mm insole of the same material.
The construction is completed with Hyper Arc technology , a geometry developed by the brand to favor the transition of the foot strike from landing to takeoff.
| Feature | Skechers AERO Elite |
|---|---|
| Weight man | 167 g (size 9 US) |
| Women's weight | 142 g (size 7 US) |
| Stack (Height) | 40 mm heel / 36 mm forefoot |
| Drop | 4 mm |
| Mediasuela | Hyper Burst Pro |
| License plate | Full-length Quantum Plate with integrated carbon |
| Expected use | 5km to Marathon Race |
| Sole | Lite Grip TPU |
A shoe positioned at the top of the AERO range
At the top, the AERO Elite uses a lightweight and breathable jacquard fabric accompanied by a Performance FitKnit tongue , while the Lite Grip TPU sole seeks to reduce weight while maintaining the necessary traction on asphalt.
Skechers positions the new model as a shoe specifically geared towards competition, from 5-kilometer races to marathons.
The AERO Elite expands a family that TN has been following for the past few months. This family includes models like the Skechers AERO Burst for long runs and distances , the AERO Spark for daily training, and the Skechers AERO Razor , designed for fast sessions and competition.
To better understand how the range is distributed, TN also has a comparison of the Skechers AERO family , where the differences between several of its models are analyzed.
The difference of the new Elite lies mainly in its approach: it incorporates a full-length Quantum plate with integrated carbon and a construction specifically designed for competition, making it the highest-performing model in the current AERO family.
Skechers looks towards Los Angeles 2028
The launch also has strategic implications for the company. Catherine Zou, Skechers' Senior Director of Product Development, describes the AERO Elite as the most technically advanced running shoe developed by the brand to date and links its arrival to their sporting aspirations for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The Skechers AERO Elite was officially unveiled in late September 2026 and has already begun to arrive on the market. Information provided by the brand indicates its availability at ALS, Deporvillage, and 365 Rider, in addition to its arrival at Skechers itself.
With the AERO Elite, Skechers completes its increasingly extensive AERO range at the top end and enters one of the most competitive segments of today's running market. The specifications clearly place the model in competition territory, although its real-world performance, comfort, stability, and durability will need to be assessed once we have the opportunity to test it.
This content has been created with the support of AI tools and reviewed by the Triathlon News editorial team.
