In anticipation of prestigious fall races like the NYC Marathon and Ironman, many footwear brands create specially designed models inspired by the race locales.
Every year, shoe brands design limited-edition models of some of the most popular shoes for the Ironman World Championships, Chicago Marathon, and New York City Marathon. They’re almost always identical to the original in-line model, except with a new graphic design and color palette — and a $10-15 price bump.
Here’s a look at nine special-edition models released this fall. Designs reflect race locations like Chicago, NYC, Berlin, and Hawaii.
Altra Escalante Racer
The Altra Escalante Racer is a lightweight race shoe with a zero-drop platform, wide toe box, energetic vibe, and bold New York, Berlin, or Aloha styles.
HOKA ONE ONE Carbon X
- $180
- 8.7 oz. unisex
- 5mm drop
HOKA IRONMAN Kona Mach 2
New Balance NYC Marathon Fresh Foam 860v10
Newton Limited Editions
Nike Zoom Fly 3 Chicago
Saucony NYC Kinvara 10
Skechers GoRun Razor 3 Hyper
- $135
- 6.4 oz. unisex
- 4mm drop