The running market doesn't need another carbon-plated race shoe. What it does need are trainers that make the majority of your miles feel better. That's exactly where the R.A.D® UFO finds its place.
Already respected for its premium training footwear, R.A.D® has brought the same considered approach to road running. The UFO is designed as a super trainer, equally at home on long Sunday efforts, steady daily miles and progression sessions where pace naturally builds. Rather than chasing extremes, it focuses on creating a ride that's smooth, energetic and remarkably composed.
At the heart of the shoe is R.A.D's dual-layer SUPEFOAM™ PEBA midsole, combining soft cushioning with a responsive underfoot feel that returns energy without becoming overly aggressive. A sculpted rocker encourages effortless transitions, while the broad platform provides reassuring stability, making the UFO approachable for a wide range of runners.
What makes the UFO stand out isn't just the technology, it's the balance. It feels equally comfortable cruising through recovery miles as it does picking up the pace for threshold efforts. It's a shoe that rewards consistency rather than demanding speed, making it one of the most versatile additions to any training rotation.
Its distinctive design won't be for everyone, but neither is it trying to blend in. The UFO reflects R.A.D's design philosophy: purposeful, functional and unapologetically different.
At Progress Running Club, we're stocking the R.A.D® UFO because it offers something genuinely fresh. For runners looking beyond the familiar names, this is one of the most exciting performance shoes to arrive this season. It's one that's built to keep you moving, mile after mile.