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Nike Flyknit Racer

Name: Nike Flyknit Racer
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

Neutral · Road · 6.2 oz · 10mm drop · 24/14mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Flyknit Racer rates in the 81st percentile overall among racing shoes. It rates highest on looks.

Based on 6 runner reviews.

Very good

87/100

Overall

Very good 87

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

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

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Excellent 94

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 42% of shoes

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Good 73

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 30% of shoes

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Average 69

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

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Scores better than 10% of shoes

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Below average 59

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

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Scores better than 8% of shoes

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Below average 59

What runners say

“You knit to wear socks or else blisters will come in the dozens”

ryanc 5/5 Full review

“After a little time, the Flyknit and squished top becomes unbearable to wear”

2/5 Full review

“Response far exceeds similar Nike models”

ryanc 5/5 Full review

“Keeps foot bounded during quick turns or lateral movements”

ryanc 5/5 Full review

“Each step feels like it's going further”

ryanc 5/5 Full review

“Knit material is durable but has more stretch than other shoes”

Chicken556 4/5 Full review

“Not the lightest or flattest shoes—they are springy”

Chicken556 4/5 Full review

“Works well for high arched and rigid feet”

[email protected] 5/5 Full review

“This necessitates lacing up tight”

Chicken556 4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

83% 5/6

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Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

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Reader review

ryanc · Sep 19, 2014

5/5

Overall

With a secure, sock-like fit and a firm but responsivemis sole, the flyknit racer has become the shoe of choice for me for anything from easy runs to tempo runs. The response from the shoe far exceeds that of similar Nike models including the LunaRacer and the Nike Free series, allowing for a very enjoyable run when each step feels like it's going further. The flyknit upper lives up to all the acclaim and attention it has been given. Firstly, it is able to keep your foot bounded to the sole when performing quick turns or lateral movements which makes it a great shoe for track days. Secondly, the lightness and thickness of the upper is as good as or exceeds those of other racing flats. It also looks brilliant! Running in the flyknit racer has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, however, a word of caution would be that you 'knit' to wear socks in these guys or else blisters will come in the dozens! (pun intended)

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