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  • Various local Indonesian brands now offer running shoes with carbon plate technology at affordable prices for runners.
  • Carbon plate technology provides responsive bounce that helps improve stride efficiency and maintain stable speed while running.
  • Five local shoe recommendations such as Eagle, Jackson, Specs, Ortuseight, and 910 are available for runners for competition sessions.

Previously, carbon plate technology was synonymous with expensive running shoes costing millions of rupiah from international brands. Now, Indonesian runners have more options. Several local brands are starting to offer running shoes with carbon plate technology that provides more responsive push-off without breaking the bank.

For runners looking to chase faster paces, tempo run training, or even their first race, these shoes can be an additional “weapon.” This technology is known to provide a bounce effect, making strides feel lighter and more efficient.

Here are 5 recommendations for the most affordable carbon plate running shoes worth considering.

1. Eagle Threshold RC

One of the most affordable options from a long-standing local brand.

Price: starting from IDR 700 thousand
Advantages:

  • Carbon plate / carbon fiber plate
  • Suitable for tempo runs
  • Lightweight design
  • Budget-friendly price
  • Suitable for beginners wanting to experience the feel of a carbon plate.

2. Jackson Active Cloud FWD Carbon Plate

This local brand has been widely discussed for offering a removable carbon plate.

Price: around IDR 779 thousand
Advantages:

  • Carbonite technology
  • Removable plate
  • Stable midsole
  • Stylish design
  • An interesting choice for daily runs and lifestyle.

3. Specs Ignition SUBS1

Specs has seriously entered the race shoes market with this series.

Price: around IDR 699 thousand to IDR 749 thousand
Advantages:

  • Responsive
  • Durable
  • Comfortable for beginner races
  • Good grip
  • One of the cheapest carbon-style race shoes in Indonesia.

4. Ortuseight Hypersonic

Considered one of the pioneers of local carbon plate shoes.

Price: starting from IDR 999 thousand
Advantages:

  • Kinetic Blade / carbon plate
  • High energy return
  • Suitable for long runs and races
  • Lightweight
  • Widely used by local runners for competitions.

5. 910 Haze Pro

One of the most popular local race shoes currently.

Price: around IDR 1.2 million to IDR 1.5 million
Advantages:

  • Carbon fiber plate
  • Responsive midsole
  • Suitable for fast paces
  • Aggressive design
  • Often recommended for chasing a personal best (PB).

Why Are Many Runners Looking for Carbon Plate Shoes?

Carbon plate shoes help:

  • improve stride efficiency
  • provide propulsion during toe-off
  • maintain a stable pace
  • reduce fatigue during races

However, this type of shoe is more suitable for tempo runs, races, or fast long runs, not for all daily training sessions.

With more local brands offering this technology, running fast no longer has to be expensive. Even with a budget under IDR 1 million,