Saucony has launched a new road running shoe that's made for everyday training, but has the same carbon plate technology you'd expect from an ultralight race day shoe. The Saucony Kinvara Pro
Personally, I love the feel of a carbon plate shoe, and I'm certainly guilty of using race shoes for everyday runs they weren't intended for, likely reducing their lifespan significantly. They're just more fun, whether you're running or the flat or tackling hills where the stiff but springy midsole helps propel you up and over, so a tougher shoe with the same materials is an interesting prospect.
