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Another $300 race day shoe? It’s starting to feel like the norm, and yet how many of us really need these fancy shoes? A new study says we mentally feel better and run faster in them, so maybe all of us! Today we’re putting the Diadora Gara Carbon 2 to the test.
Probably like many of you, I was unfamiliar with the brand Diadora before trying the Diadora Gara Carbon 2, but who doesn’t love checking out a new brand in case it’s the Cinderella you’ve been looking for!
The new shoe technology that has come out over the past few years has been remarkable. And I was ready to find out what this carbon plated shoe had to offer.
Aside from that, the shoe itself looks stylish: the bright orange bottom of the shoe contrasts the light blue color of the mesh top, giving it a speedy look.
So is the $300 price tag worth it? I mean they didn’t increase the price from the original model, so that’s a plus because it was a well liked shoe. Here’s what I found in testing.
Who Is It Good For?
Who is the a Diadora Gara Carbon 2 good fit for? Here’s our standard checklist to compare shoes:
- Wide Feet: It has a more snug, narrow fit so maybe not ideal.
- Heavier Runners: …
