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Air Zoom Structure+ 17

Nike Air Zoom Structure+ 17

Name: Nike Air Zoom Structure+ 17
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.3 (57 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 10.4 oz · 10mm drop · 29/19mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Air Zoom Structure+ 17 rates in the 4th percentile overall among daily trainers. Its strongest dimension is looks (85th percentile); its weakest is value (1st). Of 13 runners who came to it from another shoe, 4 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 57 runner reviews.

Below average

54/100

Overall

Below average 54

Appearance

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Very good 87

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Very good 89

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 66% of shoes

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Good 78

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (53/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

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Below average 53

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

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Bottom-tier 50

What runners say

“I usually wear 9.5 but had to go a half size up. These shoes run 1/4 size small.”

tcm214 4/5 Full review

“Anything faster than a steady-state or light tempo run feels awkward because of the large heel stack and lack of stiffness in the forefoot.”

fastish 4/5 Full review

“Light enough to log miles around 6 minute pace but durable enough to run 20+ miles without foot pain.”

cawolff89 5/5 Full review

“I ran about 420 miles in the Structures before they started to feel any different than when I bought them.”

fastish 4/5 Full review

“The structures are a little hard and the back comes up too far, sometimes rubbing the achilles raw.”

chantrain 5/5 Full review

“They are extremely durable; I ran one pair for 500 miles and they didn't seem to have broken down fully.”

shibbs2 5/5 Full review

“My shoes are pretty much flat on the forefoot and there are multiple tears on the upper.”

5/5 Full review

“It seems as though Nike has gone to a more flashy, fashiony stability shoe and some of the stability has gone away.”

3/5 Full review

“Got a bad blister on my achilles from the heel of the shoe.”

jcole 4/5 Full review

“Every time I do workouts on the track or road I get a burning on my left outer foot.”

Jeffreyw5000 4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

29% 4/14

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Pros & Cons

Pros

One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated above average on cushioning.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.

Reader Ratings

57 reader ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 5, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Reader review

cawolff89 · Dec 2, 2015

5/5

Overall

I really enjoyed the Structure 17s. They were extremely comfortable and held up well. They were light enough to log miles around 6 minute pace but durable enough to run 20+ miles without foot pain. I wish they hadn't made as many changes as they did when they brought out the 18s

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Reader review

fastish · Jul 28, 2015

4/5

Overall

I ran about 420 miles in the Structures before they started to feel any different than when I bought them. The soles and body of the shoe have excellent durability, but the tread pattern wore down more quickly, probably due in part to all the form drills I do. The Structures have great support and plenty of cushion for running on pavement, but anything faster than a steady-state or light tempo run feels awkward because of the large heel stack and lack of stiffness in the forefoot. I have since switched to Saucony Kinvara 6s because they feel more responsive at all paces and have a lower heel, and they have helped me transition from heelstriking to midfoot/forefoot running.

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 3/5

Reader review

cawolff89 · May 8, 2015

5/5

Overall

I like this shoe. It is not too heavy so it work for a range of speeds (easy to hard), although I still use lighter shoes for track. The shoes work well for lots of mileage and don't break down too quickly.

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Reader review

bradwoodford · Apr 15, 2015

4/5

Overall

Pretty decent shoe. I broke my foot in a pair but I don't think it was the shoe's fault. Not as strong of support as say a Brooks Adrenaline, but it works well enough for me and I pronate like a bitch.

Comfort: 3/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 3/5