I ran 35 miles in the Skechers Aero Razor, and it’s a surprise hit, perfect for runners who love lightweight shoes

I like highly cushioned sneakers, which is a good thing right now because most of the best running shoes have max-stack designs with over 40mm of foam packed into the midsole.

However, there are times when I long for a nimbler, more direct feel on the run, and the Skechers Aero Razor offers exactly that. If you’re not a fan of big running shoes, it’s a shoe you definitely need to know about.

It’s incredibly light and has a sleek, fast ride thanks to the rockered midsole and lively midsole foam, but the Aero Razor is still pretty comfortable on easy runs in my experience.

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Some will find it a bit too direct and lacking in cushioning, but the Aero Razor is a surprise standout of the year so far for me, and a rival to some of my favorite shoes like the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro and Adidas Adizero Evo SL.

Skechers Aero Razor review: Price and availability

The Skechers Aero Razor launched in February 2026 and costs $140 in the U.S. and £135 in the U.K., a good price that puts it up against some of the best value running shoes available, like the Adidas Evo SL and Puma Deviate Pure.

Skechers shoes also seem to have a happy habit of dropping in price more regularly than other running brands, so the Aero Razor could be even better value — it’s available for $119 at Amazon right now, for example.

Skechers Aero Razor review: Design and fit

The Aero Razor is currently available in four colors, including the black design I tested. I went with my normal running shoe size in the Aero Razor and had a good fit, but it’s a fairly narrow sneaker that fits closely around the toes, so if you have a wide foot, it would be worth trying before buying if you can.

Compared to most daily trainers on the market, the Aero Razor is lighter and has a lower stack height. It has a 4mm drop and stands 36mm tall at the heel and 32mm at the forefoot, and weighs just 7.1oz in my US men’s size 10.

This light, lean design lends itself more to speed training, but there’s still enough cushioning on the shoe for easier efforts.

Upper

The Aero Razor has a minimal mesh upper that aims to be lightweight and breathable rather than being especially padded.

There is some padding around the heel, and I found it comfortable enough, but in general it has a less plush feel than most daily trainers.

Midsole

The Hyper Burst Pro midsole foam is a nitrogen-infused aliphatic TPU material, which means it is light and energetic. It’s the kind of foam used by a lot of my favorite shoes right now, so I was excited to see Skechers use their version of it on the Aero Razor.

In the forefoot of the shoe is Skechers’ H-Wing plate, which adds stiffness to the shoe to speed up the transition from heel to toe without being as heavy and stiff as a full plate.

A pronounced rocker, called Hyper Arc, also works to roll you onto your forefoot rapidly, whether you’re cruising along at an easy pace or going all out in a workout.

Outsole

For a lightweight shoe, the Aero Razor has an impressive outsole, which is made from Goodyear rubber. Most of the heel and forefoot are well covered, and the shoe has gripped well for me even during runs on light trails.

Skechers Aero Razor review: Running performance

It’s been a couple of years since I last tested a Skechers running shoe, but in the past they have impressed me with their lightweight designs, and that’s definitely true of the Aero Razor.

Where past Skechers running shoes sometimes fell short compared with other brands was in the foam used in the midsole, but the Hyper Burst Pro in the Aero Razor is very good.

It delivers a lot of energy return at faster paces, and when combined with the fluid rocker and the nylon H-Wing in the forefoot, the shoe has an effective, efficient ride for workouts in my experience, whether it’s intervals or tempo sessions.

There are some foams I still find a bit more lively, such as the Lightstrike Pro used in the Adidas Evo SL or the FF Turbo Squared used in the Asics Megablast, but Hyper Burst Pro is an impressively energetic material to find in a running shoe at this price.

I also found the Aero Razor to be just about comfortable and supportive enough for a long easy run in my testing; while it wouldn’t be my first choice for that kind of run compared with a more cushioned shoe, it’s versatile enough to handle it.

However, if you are a runner who values comfort highly, the Aero Razor might be a bit too direct for your taste, and you’d need to pair it with a more cushioned shoe for your easy runs.

Should you buy the Skechers Aero Razor?

The Skechers Aero Razor will suit some runners down to the ground, and if you’re a fan of lightweight, lower-stack daily trainers, it’s one of the best options on the market.

It’s a bit of a throwback to shoes like the early models of the New Balance Rebel, and it’s also well-priced and likely to feature in sales regularly.

If you would prefer a more cushioned option, the Asics Novablast 6 is an outstanding running shoe that isn’t quite as quick as the Skechers, but more comfortable and stable, and still lively at faster paces.

Aside from perhaps not being cushioned enough for the mass market, the Aero Razor’s other problem is the rollcall of brilliant rivals in its category, which include the Adidas Evo SL and Puma Deviate Pure, two shoes that are also lightweight and versatile, but also a little more cushioned and comfortable.

I still rate those shoes a little more highly, and the Hoka Mach 7 is another fun, versatile daily trainer to consider, but the Skechers Aero Razor is in great company simply by being competitive with them, and this bodes well for the future of the line.