The first model in the series, the SKX AERO Spark, is ideal for runners who value consistency and comfort in their daily workouts. Photo courtesy of Sketchers Malaysia.

With Malaysia’s running community growing stronger by the day, performance footwear is no longer just about looks, it’s about serious speed, endurance, and pushing personal limits.

This week, Skechers unveiled its new AERO Series, a collection that signals the brand’s deeper move into the competitive running scene, with models designed for everyone from casual joggers to marathon veterans.

From city jogs to full marathons, performance running has become a defining part of urban life in Malaysia.

The new AERO Series, launched this week, signals the brand’s increasing push into the competitive running scene — with models that promise performance-driven benefits for daily joggers, marathon veterans, and speed-chasers alike. Photo courtesy of Sketchers Malaysia.

Now, with the AERO Series officially launched on local Malaysian shores, Skechers is stepping up its presence by offering gear built for function, not just fashion.

Rather than focusing on aesthetics, the AERO line puts performance first.

The three-shoe collection designed to suit different running needs, includes options for light trainers, long-distance runners, and competitive racers.

Each shoe has been designed to reduce fatigue, increase energy return, and provide stability on everything from hot city streets to unpredictable outdoor trails.

The SKX AERO Burst aims to deliver steady, impact-absorbing support, helping reduce joint fatigue and muscle soreness on long runs. Photo courtesy of Sketchers Malaysia.

The AERO trio

The first model in the series, the SKX AERO Spark, is ideal for runners who value consistency and comfort in their daily workouts.

It provides a springy underfoot feel that softens each step while still allowing quick transitions from heel to toe.

The lightweight structure helps reduce the strain over time, while the internal support cradles the arch to minimise discomfort during longer sessions.

Second in line is the SKX AERO Burst, catering to distance runners training over extended periods.

The SKX AERO Burst aims to deliver steady, impact-absorbing support, helping reduce joint fatigue and muscle soreness on long runs.

With a breathable upper that helps regulate temperature and extra cushioning underfoot, it’s tailored for those logging serious mileage, perfect for those gearing up for marathons or back-to-back running days.

Built for racing and pace workouts, the SKX AERO Tempo emphasises energy return and quick responsiveness as a more rigid structure in the midsole helps with explosive toe-offs, ideal for sprinting or maintaining high speeds. Photo courtesy of Sketchers Malaysia.

Last but not least, the SKX AERO Tempo is designed with competitive runners in mind.

Built for racing and pace workouts, the high-performance shoe emphasises energy return and quick responsiveness as a more rigid structure in the midsole helps with explosive toe-offs, ideal for sprinting or maintaining high speeds.

The shoe wraps snugly around the foot, giving runners a locked-in feel without adding bulk, a valuable advantage on race day.

With this launch, Skechers appears to be shifting its identity from a comfort-first brand to one making genuine performance gear. The AERO Series avoids gimmicks and instead targets what runners care most about: endurance, efficiency, and the freedom to move faster without sacrificing comfort.

Whether it’s a relaxed loop around KLCC Park or chasing a personal best in a city half-marathon, the AERO series delivers tools tailored to the terrain and intensity, and it may just earn a spot in the rotation of Malaysia’s growing community of serious runners.