Lightweight running shoes can make all the difference when you're heading out on a long-distance trek and this collection features some of the most feather-like ones out there. Running shoes have come a long way from at first being heavy and structured to help give added support to now being as light as possible to increase mobility.
While lightweight running shoes might seem like a bit of a less supportive choice, they are actually quite the opposite. The selections here utilize the natural strength and form of the foot to help give a comfortable, light fit with support without added materials.
Whether you're heading out for a long-distance marathon or a jog around the block, these lightweight runners are just the ticket to help keep you moving.
28 Incredibly Lightweight Running Shoes
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Retro-Inspired Road Runners
The Nike Oregon Waffle 2011 Summer Collection is Vibrantly Vintage
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Cool Coordinated Triathlete Clothing
The Nike Trois Collection Strives for Seamless Design
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Lunar Running Shoes
The Nike Zvezdochka by Marc Newson is Inspired by Space
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Multi-Hued Hybrid Kicks
The Nike Huarache Free Running Shoes are Sleek and Sporty
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Lightweight Tangerine Trainers
The Adidas Running Adizero Feather is for Serious Runners
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Lightweight Leaping Shoes
The Kobe Bryant Sneakers Slither Like a Snake
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Lightweight Luminous Footwear
The Nike Air Flow TZ Tonal Pack Shoe Boasts Futuristic Styles
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Floral Sporty Sneakers
These Nike x Liberty of London Shoes are Garden-Inspired
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Webbed Element-Inspired Kicks
Get Noticed and Get Fit in the Puma BioWeb Elite Sneakers
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Split-Toe Warrior Trainers
The ZemGear 360 Ninja Runners Bring Comfort & High Performance
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Wicked Webbed Runners
Nike Lunarspider LT+ 2 Combines Slick Designs with High Performance
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Foot-Cooling Kicks
The Climacool Seduction Shoes by adidas are Ideal for Runners
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Lightweight Webbed Runners
Nike Lunarhaze Sneakers Provides the Ultimate Comfort During a Long Run
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Stealthy Strapped Shoes
Nike's Strapped Sneakers are So Slick They Need to be Strapped Down
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Lightweight Webbed Kicks (UPDATE)
The Adidas adiZero Rose Dominate Line Shows Off New Colorways
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Business Suited Sneakers
Nike's New Stylish Running Shoe Will Have You Perform with Class
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Cushy Lightweight Kicks
The Reebok RealFlex Running Shoes Support Your Every Move
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Weblike Footwear Fasteners
The Smartfit Shoe Concept Can Be Tied Securely with a Single Cord
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Futuristic Lightweight Kicks
The Puma Disc Blaze LTWT Sneaker are Sci-Fi-Chic
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Colorful Beachside Kicks
The Nike Gato Beach Shoe is a Must-Have for Summer
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Quriky Cutout Summer Shoes
The Nike Air Moc Sandal is One-Of-A-Kind
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Vibrant Lightweight Kicks
The Nike 'Flyknit Lunar1+' Sneaker Collection is Cushioned
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Featherweight Sports Shoes
The Reebok Pump Fury Super Lite Keeps You Light on Your Feet
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Poppin' Purple Kicks
The Nike Lunar Flow Updates an 80's Classic
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Webbed Lightweight Runners
Run in Comfort With the Nike Free Run+ 2 FW 2011 Line
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Perforated Auto Kicks
The Porsche Design Sport x Adidas Easy Trainer is Seriously Slick
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Vibrant Neon Trainers
The Light-Weight Adidas Originals LQC Runner Citrus Pack for Runners
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Featherweight Sports Sneaks
adizero Rush Debuts With Commercial Celebrating High School Sports
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Space Suit-Inspired Sneakers
The 2012 Nike Dunk Galactic Pack is Out of This World
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From Sci-Fi Smuggler Kicks to Dark Side Sneakers
Street-Racing Gamer Fashion
The EA x Adidas Originals are Feeling the Need for Speed
American Olympic Medalist Sneakers
The Nike 'Medal Stand' Air Force 1 Lows are Patriotic
Stylish Oxford Sneakers
The Adidas SLVR Brogue Buckle is a Hybrid Between Classy and Sporty
Sporty Ballet Shoes
This Concept Footwear by Guercy Eugene Hopes to Make Dancing Comfortable
Sporty Hybrid Designer Footwear (UPDATE)
The Nike Cole Haan LunarGrand Shoe Has Style and Comfort
Woven Dunks
The Nike Dunk Woven Spring 2013s are Ready for a Picnic
Luminous Chromatic Kicks
The New Balance Revlite Rainbow is for Fearlessly Eccentric Joggers
Seussical Scenery Shoes
The Lorax Converse Speak Towards the Environment
Fun Fulcrum Footwear
Rollerballs are Reinvented Roller Skates That Pivot on a Spherical Center
Cool Coordinated Triathlete Clothing
The Nike Trois Collection Strives for Seamless Design
Retro Raygun Runners
The Nike Barkley Rayguns Will Have You Jumping Out of this World
Clean Summer Footwear
Adidas Originals Dragon Shoes Reflect the Warm Season With Vibrant Colors
Glistening Black Friday Sneakers
Nike Releases its Annual Black Friday Shoe in Time For Christmas
Revamped Classic Footwear
The Nike Air Max Hyperfuse Series is a Bold Twist on the Iconic Runner
Multi-Hued Hybrid Kicks
The Nike Huarache Free Running Shoes are Sleek and Sporty
Color-Popped Kicks
The Nike Air Force 1 Hyperfuse is Colorful and Lightweight
Throwback Hollywood Kicks
Nike Cortez Classic OG Leather Brings Back the 'Forrest Gump' Sneakers
Indigo Hoop Kicks
Rule the Court with the Nike Hyperdunk 2011 Blake Griffin LAC PE
Flexible Lightweight Runners
The Nike Free 3.0 Pack is Surely a Great Addition to the Runners Line
Designer Collaboration Retro Footwear
Nike Unleashes the ‘Air Jordan 1 Retro Gucci’ Ed
Lightweight Tangerine Trainers
The Adidas Running Adizero Feather is for Serious Runners
University-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Ekiden Collection Pays Homage to Japanese Running Clubs
Metropolis Street Runners
Rep Your Town with the Nike 'Lunarglide+ 3' City Pack
Luminous Reptile Runners
Slither Your Feet into the 'atmos x adidas' Originals ZX8000
Punchy Floral Sneakers
The Liberty x Nike Air Max 90 Floral Print Sneakers Are Vibrant
Hidden Wedge Sneakers
The Nike Sky Hi Wedge Shoes Give You an Extra Boost
Notched Neon Sneakers
The Reebok Insta Pump Fury Firecracker Red is Vibrantly Bold
Complex Sole Systems
The Adidas Mega TORSION Flex Easy Run Gets Inspired by the Originals Model
Animal Patterned Sneakers
The Nike and Offspring Zebra Pack Lets You Walk on the Wild Side
Floral Sporty Sneakers
These Nike x Liberty of London Shoes are Garden-Inspired
Gadget-Adorned Gamer Shoes
The Fallout Vault Dweller Dunks are Epic and Apocalyptic
Epic Party Sportswear Adverts
The Adidas Originals: All Originals Video Defines Good Times
Chromatic Avian Trainers
VEIL x Adidas 'Purple Swamphen' Runner is Inspired by Colorful Birds
Split-Toe Warrior Trainers
The ZemGear 360 Ninja Runners Bring Comfort & High Performance
Wicked Webbed Runners
Nike Lunarspider LT+ 2 Combines Slick Designs with High Performance
Air Force Hoop Kicks
Nike LeBron 9 Cannon Brings on a Slick Metallic Look
Seafood Skate Shoes
The Nike SB Shrimp Lets You Show Your Love for Shellfish
Midnight Courtside Kicks
The Air Jordan Retro V.1 Delivers Fresh Style for on and off the Court
Lightweight Webbed Runners
Nike Lunarhaze Sneakers Provides the Ultimate Comfort During a Long Run
Vegan Brogue Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme Sells Ethical Footwear in a Range of Hip Styles
Modern Vintage Kicks
The Nike Lunar Collection Blends Old School Style with Modern Features
Frighteningly Needled Footwear
Erwina Ziomkowska's Pinned Shoes are Extremely Painful
Stealthy Strapped Shoes
Nike's Strapped Sneakers are So Slick They Need to be Strapped Down
Flashing Luminescent Footwear
The Light up Steampunk Heels Will Transport Your Feet to 2057
Bionic Futurist Footwear
SKORA Sneakers Take Advantage of Human Anatomy
Mythical Shimmery Wave Footwear
Embrace Celestial Beauty With the Phoenix Nike Air Force 180 High
Military Courtside Kicks
Light up the Court with the Nike Lunar Hypergamer QS Camo Pack
Laid-Out Athletic Lookbooks
Check Out the Nike Sportswear Spring 2012 Basketball Collection
Elegent Hipster Hybrid Shoes
Tricker's Grey Golosh Brogues are Perfect for the Fashion Savvy
Lemonade-Hued Hightops
The Supra Skytop III is the Ultimate Skate Sneaker
Woven Multicolor Sneakers
The Nike 'Roshe Run' Woven Rainbow Kicks are Fun for a Run
Cardboard Sneakers
I HAVE POP Creates Shoes Made Out Boxes
Classic Court-Side Kicks
The Nike Vintage Blazer Shoe Boasts the Brand's Signature Comfort & Style
Lightweight Webbed Kicks (UPDATE)
The Adidas adiZero Rose Dominate Line Shows Off New Colorways
Autumn Hue Runners
The Hanon x Asics Gel Lyte III 'Wildcats' are Decked Out in Bright Fall Colors
Zodiac-Inspired Trainers
New Balance 574 Year of the Dragon Preps for the Chinese Holiday
Bright Dragon USBs
The NeochaEDGE x NIKE Collaboration Celebrates the Chinese New Year
All-Season Lifestyle Runners
Work Out Every Season with the Nike Shield Sneaker Collection
Monochromatic Shoe Sets
The Nike A.P.C. Collaboration Brings Unexpected Results
Customizable Luminescent Kicks
The Glow in the Dark Converse Shoes are Designed by You
Business Suited Sneakers
Nike's New Stylish Running Shoe Will Have You Perform with Class
Electric Shock Sneakers
The Nike Lebron 10 Volt Dunkman Come in Electric Neon Yellow
Military Material Classic Kicks
Supreme x Air Force 1 Shoes Feature Military Outerwear Fabric
Woolen Street Kicks
Adidas Originals Stan Smith II 'Fleece' Ups Comfort Levels for Footwear
HBO Series Kicks
Nike SB Entourage Dunk Marks the End of Eight Incredible Seasons of Entourage
Historically Pertinent Sports Gear
Nike Black History Month Collection Celebrates Success
Wild Animal Skin Sneakers
Nike Teams with Atmos for 2013 Men's and Women's Sneakers
Rainbow-Inspired Runners
The Asics Gel-Lyte III Sneaker Boasts Vibrant Hues & Comfy Street Style
Webbed Amber Trainers
The LIVESTRONG Free Xilla Shoes Deliver Comfort & High Performance
Stylized Sporty Kicks
Adidas Stan Smith Outdoor Updates a True Sneaker Classic
Neon-Dipped Kicks
The Air Jordan Son of Mars ‘Pop Art' Shoes are a Throwback to the '5
Footwear Freshener Devices
The shUVee Shoe Deodorizer Eliminates Nasty Smells
Courtside Wilderness Boots
Nike LeBron 2011 Holiday Footwear Offers New Looks from the NBA Player
Old-School 70s Kicks
The Nike Blazer Vintage PRM Brings Back a Blast from the Past
Modernized Skate Kicks
The Adidas Ciero Mid ST Updates an Old Classic with Vibrant Colors
Shoeless Jogger Charts
The 'Barefoot Running Revolution' Infographic Shows a Cultural Movement
Chromatic College Hoop Kicks
Nike Dunk High ‘March Madness' Celebrates the NCAA
70s-Inspired Runners
The Nike Air Max Light and Venture Sneakers Offer Timeless Retro Styling
Futuristic Lightweight Kicks
The Puma Disc Blaze LTWT Sneaker are Sci-Fi-Chic
Rad Rap Icon Sneakers
The Nike Air ‘Yeezy 2' Running Shoe is Endorsed by Kanye West
Sock-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike HTM Flyknit Chukka Takes Cues from Warm Winter Socks
Flowery Street Shoes
The Nike and Liberty Air Force 1 Collection Keeps Things Girly Yet Gangster
Urban Couture Blizzard Footwear
The Nike Dunk Hi Winter Boots Look Good Trudging Through Snow
West Coast Jaguar Kicks
The UNDFTD x Puma Cali Canvas Clyde Collection Brings Laid-Back Cali Kicks
Iconic Paper Sneakers
These Toy Nikes by Alexander Hughes are a Shoe-Lover's Dream
Dotted Sporty Kicks
These Nike Spotted Trainers are Pastel and Playful
Fabulous Floral Sneakers
The Nike Roshe Run GPX ‘Floral Pack’ Brings Some Beauty to Ru
Salvaged Plastic Runners
The New Balance 'newSKY' is Made Using Recycled Bottles
Sky-High Jump-Offs
Nike Puts Their Nike+ Device to Work in this Jumping Contest
Red Hot Championship Kicks
Meet the Nike LeBron 8 PS NBA Finals Sneakers for King James
Webbed Lightweight Runners
Run in Comfort With the Nike Free Run+ 2 FW 2011 Line
Perforated Auto Kicks
The Porsche Design Sport x Adidas Easy Trainer is Seriously Slick
Slithery Scaled Kicks
The Iconic Air Force 1 Sneakers Get a Stylish Upgrade
Holistic Hollywood Fitness Ads
The Running Counts Ad by Nike Presents Life as a Sport
Featherweight Sports Sneaks
adizero Rush Debuts With Commercial Celebrating High School Sports
Suede Track Star Kicks
The Shinzo x Usain Bolt Puma Sneakers Immortalize the World's Fastest Man
X-men Inspired Running Shoes
The 'Wolverine Pump Fury HLS' are Perfect Back to School Footwear
Neon Safari Sneaker Hybrids
The Nike x P-Rod Shoe Blends Styles
Wisecracking Sneaker Adverts
Adidas Crazy Light 'The Difference' Throws Down Some Knowledge
Space Foam Sneakers
The 2012 Nike Pantheon Shoes Use Materials Inspired by Astronauts
Solitary Superstar Commercials
The adidas Originals James Bond for David Beckham Ad is Lonelyl