Every Nike Shoe from Fastest to Slowest

We lined up every Nike shoe we’ve tested and ranked them purely by speed and intent, from full-on race day weapons at the top to true easy day cruisers at the bottom. The top tier is built for pushing pace and racing fast, the middle group covers versatile daily training and uptempo work, and the final stretch is all about comfort, stability, and relaxed mileage for recovery days.

Aggressive:

1. Streakfly 2

An aggressive, low stack carbon plated racer with a geometry inspired by track spikes.

Race Day

Nike Streakfly 2

Aggressive short-distance racing shoe with a direct and nimble ride

Price

$180

Plated?

Yes

Foam

PEBA

Weight (oz)

4.5

Drop (mm)

4

Support

Neutral

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2. Alphafly 3

Nike’s pinnacle race shoe, the Alphafly 3, is known for its iconic forefoot Air Zoom units and bouncy ZoomX foam.

3. Vaporfly 4

A lightweight, versatile racer with a stripped-down, distraction-free ride.

Race Day

Nike Vaporfly Next% 4

A comfortable and lightweight racing shoe that lacks excitement and bounce

Price

$260

Plated?

Yes

Foam

PEBA

Weight (oz)

5.9

Drop (mm)

6

Support

Neutral

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4. Zoom Fly 6

The Zoom Fly 6 is a plated dual foam training shoe with a layer of ZoomX on top and a stable EVA on the bottom.

5. Pegasus Plus

A traditional non-plated speed training shoe with a fast, firm and fun ride.

Speed Training

Nike Pegasus Plus

Speed training shoe with a firm and peppy ride

Price

$180

Plated?

No

Foam

TPE & PEBA Blend

Weight (oz)

8.4

Drop (mm)

10

Support

Neutral

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Versatile:

6. Vomero Plus

A bouncy, versatile max cushion daily trainer  that blends protection and speed assistance. Works well for a wide range of paces and foot strikes.

Max Cushion

Nike Vomero Plus

Max cushioned running shoe designed for high mileage and versatility

Price

$180

Plated?

No

Foam

Not disclosed

Weight (oz)

9.9

Drop (mm)

10

Support

Neutral

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7. Pegasus 41

The Pegasus 41 is a traditional workhorse daily trainer with an old-school, firm ride. Has a flexible platform and plenty of groundfeel.

Relaxed:

8. Vomero 18

A highly-cushioned daily trainer with a plush top layer of ZoomX. Optimized for everyday comfort and impact absorption.

Daily Trainer

Nike Vomero 18

Cushioned everyday running shoe with cushioned and smooth ride

Price

$155

Plated?

No

Foam

PEBA, TPE

Weight (oz)

10.5

Drop (mm)

10

Support

Mild Stability

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9. Structure 26

A reliable stability shoe for safely stacking injury-free miles. Has a firm, structured underfoot feel.

Daily Trainer

Nike Structure 26

Daily trainer designed for support and comfort

Price

$145

Plated?

No

Foam

Undisclosed

Weight (oz)

10.4

Drop (mm)

10

Support

Stability

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10. Pegasus Premium

A floaty, fun max cushion cruiser with 100% ZoomX and a full length Air Zoom unit.

Max Cushion

Nike Pegasus Premium

Bouncy max cushioned shoe with a fun, floaty ride

Price

$220

Plated?

No

Foam

PEBA, Oxygen

Weight (oz)

10.9

Drop (mm)

10

Support

Neutral

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11. Vomero Premium

Nike’s ultimate recovery shoe. Features a 55mm stack of ZoomX and dual Air Zoom units in the heel and forefoot.

Max Cushion

Nike Vomero Premium

Super max stack shoe designed for comfort and bounce

Price

$230

Plated?

No

Foam

Undisclosed

Weight (oz)

12.3

Drop (mm)

10

Support

Neutral

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Supwell Shoe Matcher

Whether you're looking for a reliable easy run shoe, pampering comfort on recovery days, a long-run cruiser, or a race day weapon, check out our Shoe Matcher tool to get matched. We've done the extensive testing, so you don't have to.