Tracksmith Eliot Runner

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.5 oz · 9mm drop · 33/24mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Tracksmith Eliot Runner rates in the 82nd percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on looks. Of 5 runners who came to it from another shoe, 4 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 5 runner reviews.

Very good

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 82% of shoes

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89/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 82% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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89
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

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Scores better than 96% of shoes

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98
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

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Scores better than 85% of shoes

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90
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 76% of shoes

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87
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

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Scores better than 72% of shoes

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85
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 56% of shoes

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78

What runners say

“Extremely effective at keeping traction, cushioning running on roads or paved trails, and keeping my feet warm in the cold but not too hot”
Austin 5/5 Full review
“For me (145 lbs) it has just the right cushion and heel-toe roll”
agip 4/5 Full review
“Probably too heavy for any fast running though”
agip 4/5 Full review
“I like a firm ride and this shoe delivers”
Swoosh!! 5/5 Full review
“The durability has been great so maybe worth the extra money”
4/5 Full review
“The design is both durable where needed and flexible where needed”
Austin 5/5 Full review
“Solid firm ride which I love”
5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

80% 4/5

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Reader Ratings

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Runner reviews

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Classy Looking Shoe

Anonymous runner · Dec 4, 2024

4/5

Overall

Best looking trainer I've ever run in. It's a little pricey, but the durability has been great so maybe worth the extra money.

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

My favorite trainer

Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2024

5/5

Overall

This shoe is a solid trainer that one can count on day after day.

It reminds me of trainers from back in the day but with updated features

Solid firm ride which I love

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

A stylish and effective shoe, my favorite!

Austin · Dec 1, 2023

5/5

Overall

I love The Elliot Runner. As soon as I switched from my Under Armor Flow running shoes, I PR’d in my 10k in the next three consecutive runs and set a new PR in my 5k which I’m struggling to beat. The Elliot Runner is 100% my style and it’s comfortable - which is a rare combination for me. Despite its unassuming look, it’s extremely effective at keeping traction, cushioning running on roads or paved trails, and keeping my feet warm in the cold but not too hot. I avoid using this shoe during rougher routes or in rain because I want to keep it in good condition - but it is a strong shoe and the design is both durable where needed and flexible where needed. I will say that it is not a top tier shoe you’ll find Olympic runners training in, but it is by far the best shoe I’ve ever purchased! I’m getting a second pair in the spring next year. 

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Best Shoe I've ever run in

Swoosh!! · Jul 30, 2023

5/5

Overall

Really am enjoying my runs in this shoe. I like a firm ride and this shoe delivers. The shoe looks fantastic but don't let the good looks fool you, this is an excellent running shoe.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Good daily driver

agip · Jul 29, 2023

4/5

Overall

The Eliot is a good choice for every day runs. It's in the middle in terms of most ways - lightness, cushioning, stability. Works great for me as the shoe at the top of my rotation. 
For me (145 lbs) it has just the right cushion and heel-toe roll. Probably too heavy for any fast running though. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.5 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
33/24mm
40/35mm
Drop
9mm
7mm
5mm
Release
2023 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$198
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Best price
$149.99
$131.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Good (73%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (76%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Average (56%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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