Nike Running Shoes Reviews

Some dismiss Nike as a marketing brand, but Nike was started by a runner (Phil Knight) and his trainer (the legendary Bill Bowermann) as a true game-changer running brand. Universal fit, the latest technologies and the help from world-class runners make Nike some of the top running shoes out there. One thing we particularly like about Nike is how daring they are in updating their shoes and constantly innovating.

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Weight
9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo is a lightweight version of the popular Pegasus trainer packed with ZoomX foam, previously only available in the Vaporfly Elite and Vaporfly 4%.  The design of...” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
9.9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Pegasus 35 is Nike's newest update of the always popular Pegasus shoe line. This budget friendly shoe features some key updates while maintaining the quick feel that has made the Pegasus line...” Read expert review
Timothy Rose
Running Expert
Weight
8.60 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Odyssey React is the second running-specific shoe to debut with the brand's new React foam; it's a (more) budget friendly and durable version of the Epic React, with a (lightly) structured...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
30+ Years of Running Experience
Weight
7.80 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Nike Free Run is a lightweight minimalist shoe that performs well on runs of short distances (sprints to 10k's).   The shoe wrap allows the shoe to create a feeling of sereneness around...” Read expert review
Jeremy White
5k, 10k and Half Marathon Expert
Weight
8.4 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Epic React is a lightweight all around daily training shoe that can take on every workout you can throw at it; from long runs to speed work on the track. With a form fitting FlyKnit upper...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
10 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Once broken in, the Nike Zoom Vomero 13 is a high-cushion trainer that can log a lot of miles. It is a very competitively priced for a top-level trainer. ” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
8.40 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Nike took the world by surprise recently with their near miss breaking 2:00:00 in the marathon with their Breaking2 project.  The Zoom Fly is the more affordable version of the Zoom Vaporfly...” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
9.80 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Stability
“The Nike Zoom Structure 21 is a shoe that’s been made lighter over its history yet still maintains a sturdy base and secure midfoot to combat the effects of overpronation in a runner’s...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
30+ Years of Running Experience
Weight
oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Nike Speed Rival 6 is a well cushioned and durable racing flat with an entry level price, but not entry level features. This is a great flat for runners wanting a bit more room in their racing...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
6.40 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Nike Zoom Streak 6 is the latest evolution in a long line of lightweight marathon racers from Nike. While the fit, cushioning, and traction are superb, a subpar upper construction holds back the...” Read expert review
Lionello Bardina
Running Expert