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Diadora Gara Carbon

Diadora Gara Carbon. 34.4mm stack, 215g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Steep trailsTechnicalRace day

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion5/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

69Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 34.4 mm stack, cushion 5/5

100Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 29.6 mm forefoot, heel counter 2/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 30.1 mm toebox height

69Great

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 2 BR breathability

22Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 2 BR / ?% drying

86Elite

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 4.8 mm drop, heel counter 2/5

Full specs

Drop

4.8 mm

Heel stack

34.4 mm

Forefoot stack

29.6 mm

Weight

215 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.64
Breathability2 BR
Flexibility19.7 N
Heel counter2/5
Energy return77.6 %
Shock absorption136 SA
Outsole thickness1.2 mm
Tongue padding1.0 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness1.7 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (71.5 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Tall toebox (30.1 mm vs 25 mm median)

Fit intel pending.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Diadora Gara Carbon good for 100-mile races?

Great. 34.4 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 69/100.

Does the Diadora Gara Carbon fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 71.5 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the Diadora Gara Carbon?

4.8 mm, with a 34.4 mm heel stack and 29.6 mm forefoot.

Is the Diadora Gara Carbon good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.64. Elite grip on wet rock.

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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Diadora Gara Carbon Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run