Skechers launches advanced “supershoe”

The US company already has its sights firmly set on the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles with the new model. Designed to deliver speed and efficiency on race day, the Aero Elite combines an ultra-lightweight cushioning foam with a carbon plate engineered to provide propulsion and high energy return. The shoe’s specially developed sole geometry also promotes a smooth heel-to-toe transition, helping runners maintain efficiency over the entire distance.

Despite its maximum cushioning and a stack height of 40 mm at the heel and 36 mm at the forefoot, the shoe weighs just 167 grams in the men’s version and 142 grams in the women’s. A breathable jacquard upper and a weight-optimised thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) outsole provide the necessary grip and support on the road.

Skechers has signed 14-time US champion Shelby Houlihan as an ambassador for the Aero Elite.