NIKE RUNNING SHOES
Nike Vaporfly 4 Performance Review
The Nike Vaporfly 4 represents the biggest change yet in the Nike Vaporfly line. Whereas the Vaporfly 3 got beefier (though, to be fair, was still fairly light) to keep up with the super shoe trends, the Vaporfly 4 goes for a more streamlined approach.
Nike Pegasus Plus Performance Review
I’ve anticipated reviewing few shoes as much as the Nike Pegasus Plus. The Pegasus Plus is the successor (five years later) to one of the most beloved running shoes ever, the Nike Pegasus Turbo 2. The Pegasus Turbo 2 featured a light, responsive combo of ZoomX and React that was perfect for speed days.
Nike Pegasus 41 Performance Review
The Nike Pegasus 41 follows a run of Pegasi (the 37, the 38, the 39, and the 40) that never quite nailed the Pegasus’ value proposition. Between cushion downgrades, price increases, and fit issues, it was just an uninspiring run for one’s of running shoes’ most time-tested models.
Nike Vomero 17 Performance Review
Nike doesn’t market the Vomero line like the Pegasus line, but in recent years the better daily training option was a Vomero. We recommended the Nike Vomero 15 and 16 over most other Nike running shoes. The Nike Vomero 17, however, changes things up by getting a combination of ZoomX and Cushlon 3.0 in the midsole in place of the previous Zoom Air, ZoomX, and SR-02 build.
Nike Ultrafly Performance Review
When I heard rumblings that Nike would release a trail shoe with ZoomX late last year, my first thought was, “Well, I guess I’m buying it.” My second thought was, “I guess I should find some trails.” Well, I did and I did. Enter the Nike Ultrafly. Nike’s first foray into a plated trail running shoe – featuring a full-length wrapped ZoomX midsole, a Vibram outsole, and a (not-so-new) Vaporweave mesh upper.
Nike InfinityRN 4 Performance Review
The Nike InfinityRN 4 is in its fourth iteration. Some of the basics stayed the same from the Infinity Run 3, but the design and foam are drastically different. Nike is using the fourth Infinity Run model to introduce a brand new foam, ReactX. ReactX “reduces the midsole’s carbon footprint by at least 43%…while simultaneously being more responsive, offering runners 13% more energy return.” In theory, that sounds great. Let’s get into how the Nike InfinityRN 4 performed during our extensive test period.
Nike Vaporfly 3 Performance Review
I know what you’re here for, so I’ll give you the verdict up front. The Nike Vaporfly 3 is the best Vaporfly ever made. I previously had the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% in that slot, slightly edging out the Vaporfly 4% Flyknit, the Vaporfly model that boasts the most comfortable Vaporfly upper.
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Performance Review
The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 changes things up in several ways from the well-reviewed Nike Pegasus 38. Some of the changes are improvements while others are head-scratching. Whether you’ll like the Pegasus 39 will depend on how big you are and how you run. It was good enough to make our Best for Women and Best Nike Running Shoes lists.
Best Nike Running Shoes
Nike wasn’t known by that name in the beginning. The original name that Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman chose was Blue Ribbon Sports. They had running shoes in mind. This was largely because Knight ran Track at the University of Oregon and Bowerman coached Track there. The first shoe they created was a running shoe called the Waffle, because of that popular story where they made a sole out of a waffle maker. That apocryphal story is immortalized in the Steve Prefontaine biopic, Without Limits. Fast forward decades later and Nike is the biggest running sports brand the world has ever seen. They’re still making a ton of running shoes so here’s our list of the Best Nike Running Shoes…
Nike ZoomX Streakfly Performance Review
Rundown: Highly-anticipated, high performing lightweight speedy shoe with flaws that can be easily overlooked by running shoe enthusiasts. Release Date: February 10, 2022 Price: $160 Weight: 6.0oz Drop: 6mm (26mm forefoot, 32mm heel) Sizing: Fits true to size Pros Cons The Nike ZoomX Streakfly has shown up for the better part of two years in the surreptitious and blurry photos often found on Instagram’s many running shoe fan accounts. The running shoe geek community was in a tizzy waiting for what was often called the Vaporfly Light or Vaporfly 2%. And there’s some truth to those fan-created titles. The Streakfly does share DNA with its older sibling, the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly…
Nike Pegasus 38 Performance Review
Last year’s Nike Pegasus 37 was a disappointment due to the fit of its upper. The Nike Running design team heard our (and many others) feedback and came back with a completely redesigned upper. The Nike Pegasus 38 aims to solve all the issues with its predecessor and get the Pegasus line back to its typical dependability. In fact, the Nike Pegasus 38 made our list of the top Nike running shoes and the best cheap running shoes, currently on the market. It also made our Best for Beginners list.
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Performance Review
The Nike ZoomX Invincible Run is as bouncy as it gets and we can assure you that your legs and feet will remain fresh as you run. Colorway: White/Black/White Release Date: 2021 Price: $180 Ever since the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% was introduced in 2017, runners have asked Nike for a daily trainer featuring ZoomX. The requests only increased when the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% came along in 2019 and Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% in 2020. In 2021, Nike is finally giving the the people what they want. A daily trainer with a thick ZoomX midsole named the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run, that has actually made our best running shoes list as well as our best Nike running shoes list, our list of the best road…
Nike React Phantom Run Flyknit 2 Performance Review
The Nike React Phantom Run Flyknit 2 is a redesigned version of what you’re used to. It’s more stylish but compromises performance a little. Colorway: Black/White Release Date: 2020 Price: $140 In January of 2018, Nike introduced a new lightweight, high-cushioned foam called React. Nike promised it softest foam yet and fans hailed it as the long-awaited answer to adidas Boost. Now, the ever-expanding quiver of React shoes adds a neutral shoe with an easy slip-on. For the Nike React Phantom Run Flyknit 2, Nike scrapped the laces but kept all that React foam. This review is a guest contribution from Dan Forry. Dan is currently a collegiate runner at York College of…
Nike React Infinity Run Performance Review
The Nike React Infinity Run shows that Nike Running isn’t complacent with rolling out the same shoe year after year. For the Infinity Run, Nike took what made the Epic React Flyknit and Epic React Flyknit 2 extremely popular and then heavily upgraded every area where they fell short. The result? To infinity and beyond… Cushion Jodi: Just like adidas did with the Ultraboost 2019 when they added more Boost, Nike upped the React in the Infinity Run midsole by 24% (vs the Epic React midsole). The increase caused a very similar effect, a sturdier, trustier ride. Trustier? Yes. Trustier. Regular React is great for instant step in comfort. Heck, it was awesome for running in last year’s Epic React…
Nike Zoom Fly 3 Performance Review
The Nike Zoom Fly 3 is one of two Nike running shoes in 2019 to feature a carbon fiber plate. The Zoom Fly 3 is the more budget friendly of those two shoes. The other shoe is the world’s consensus number one racing shoe, the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% ($250). Nike has been the driving force behind returning carbon fiber plates to popularity. Other brands have caught on and are releasing their own really good carbon fiber plate shoes (for example, the Hoka Carbon X). At $160, the Nike Zoom Fly 3 is among the least expensive running shoes to feature a carbon fiber plate so we had to try them out. The WearTesters team (Eric Delgado and Drew Whitcomb) tested the Nike Zoom Fly 3 for over 140…
Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 Performance Review
The Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 is now available. Last year, the 1st edition of the Pegasus Turbo won a ton of dedicated fans. Is the follow up worth your $180?
