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Nike Zoom Elite 10

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.2 oz · 4mm drop · 18/14mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Elite 10 rates in the 69th percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on looks.

Based on 5 runner reviews.

Very good

82/100

Overall

Very good 82

Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 82% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Very good 88

Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 75% of shoes

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Very good 84

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (70/100)

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Scores better than 37% of shoes

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Good 70

Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 21% of shoes

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Average 66

Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (64/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 17% of shoes

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Average 64

What runners say

“The ride hits a sweet spot with good cushioning and responsiveness while providing excellent ground feel.”

baugustjohnson 5/5 Full review

“Cheap, lighter shoe that lasts as long as the Pegasus for less money.”

5/5 Full review

“Typically get 300 miles out of the Elite series; shoes show their age beyond that.”

4/5 Full review

“Upper fit is slightly tighter than most daily trainers, but not as snug as a racing flat.”

baugustjohnson 5/5 Full review

“Does not grip well on wet pavement.”

baugustjohnson 5/5 Full review

“Needs to be replaced around 300 miles.”

5/5 Full review

“Expected to wear down quickly.”

baugustjohnson 5/5 Full review

“Excellent traction on dry surfaces and tracks.”

baugustjohnson 5/5 Full review

“Provides just enough support to resolve lower leg issues.”

5/5 Full review

“Narrow fit (works well for narrow feet).”

baugustjohnson 5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

33% 2/6

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Rated above average overall.

Cons

Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.
Rated below average on durability.

Reader Ratings

5 reader ratings

5/5

3

4/5

2

3/5

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Runner reviews

Hi

Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019

4/5

Overall

Yup

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

Nike Zoom Elite 10

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

5/5

Overall

The Zoom Elite series is a shoe that gets pigeonholed as a flat / speedwork type shoe sometimes. However, I use it on the track and on the roads for all sorts of training. It's also my primary mileage shoe, which I've run up to 85 mpw with for extended periods of time. Does break down faster than other shoes, needs to be replaced around 300 miles I'd say, and the cushioning isn't much obviously. Personally, this works for me, and more cushion tends to hurt my feet.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 2/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Best nike shoe for all around training

Anonymous runner · Jan 10, 2019

5/5

Overall

I am on my 4th pair of elites that I've ran in and I have no complaints. A cheap shoe that is lighter lasts just as long as the pegasus for cheaper. I have had lower leg issues in the past running in the Pegasus and these provide just enough support to resolve those issues.

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

Minimal Changes to a Versatile Shoe

baugustjohnson · Nov 16, 2018

5/5

Overall

After putting in about 50 miles, I can say that the Elite 10 is nearly identical to the Elite 9. The only noticeable changes are in the upper. The basic construction is the same, but the ventilation holes in the 10 are slightly smaller than in the 9, and the 10 adds a small reflective patch in the back that is nearly identical to the Pegasus 35. The upper fit is slightly tighter than most daily trainers, but not as snug as a racing flat. The shoe is narrow (which works well for my narrow foot), but most people will likely find that there is plenty of room. The tongue is minimal, the heel has an internal counter and a comfortable fit, and the flywire lacing works well. The midsole is unchanged - containing a forefoot zoom air bag surrounded by Cushlon foam. The ride hits a sweet spot with good cushioning and responsiveness while providing excellent ground feel. The sole also seems identical to the Elite 9. The good news is that it provides excellent traction on dry surfaces and tracks. The bad news is that it does not grip well on wet pavement and I expect it to wear down quickly, just like the 9. It compares well to the adidas Boston - a shoe that some think of as a daily trainer, some use for faster days, and others race in. It could also be thought of as a stripped down Pegasus 35 - slightly tighter fit, noticeably lighter, and slightly less cushioned. The upper looks great and loses the faded colorways from the 9. Nike cut the list price from $120 to $100 for the updated version, but several colorways have gone on sale quickly.

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

Nike Elite 10, must have tempo shoe

Anonymous runner · Oct 16, 2018

4/5

Overall

The Nike Elite 10 didn't change much from the Elite 9 model, but that's not a bad thing. The Nike Elite 9 served me well through many uptempo runs and the Elite 10 had that identical feel. Whenever I wanted to run marathon pace I'd throw these shoes on and work my way down. They aren't your everyday trainer but serve a vital purpose in my shoe rotation when building up for marathons. The Nike Elite 10 fall victim to the same problems (most) other Nike shoes fall into, durability. I can typically get 300 miles out of the Elite series, but anything more than that and the shoes begins to show its age. That being said, I don't find that being a problem as it's not my everyday trainer so the miles add up slower than your typical everyday trainer.

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

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Daily trainer

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Neutral

Neutral

Weight

8.2 oz M Lightest

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8.5 oz M

Stack

18/14mm

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40/35mm

Drop

4mm

7mm

5mm

Release

2018 Q3

2024 Q2 Newest

2023 Q1

MSRP

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$200

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$149.99

$131.97 Lowest price

Ratings

Overall

Above average (69%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Exceptional (>99%)

Comfort

Below average (21%)

Exceptional (99%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Below average (37%)

Exceptional (99%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Bottom tier (17%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Good (80%)

Appearance

Very good (82%)

Exceptional (97%) Best appearance

Very good (84%)

Value

Good (75%)

Very good (87%) Best value

Good (77%)

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