Nylon is a softer but heavier material than carbon. Therefore, it’s a good alternative for runners who find carbon plates too harsh under their foot. It’s also an excellent option to get comfortable with the working of a propulsion plate.

These running shoes are slightly cheaper than carbon plate running shoes. As such, their lower price tag makes them a more affordable solution for daily training.

Most brands have a nylon plate model to shadow their flagship carbon plate shoe. For example, Nike’s Tempo NEXT% is the Nylon twin of the AlphaFly NEXT%. In Saucony’s range, the Endorphin Speed is a fast workout shoe meant to alternate with the marathon-focused Endorphin
Pro.