Nike Zoom Structure+ 16

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 11mm drop · 35/24mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Structure+ 16 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Looks is its clear standout, while value is less competitive than its other qualities.

Nike Zoom Structure+ 16

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Excellent

Overall 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 Running Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 87% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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90/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 87% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

90
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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84
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

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83
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

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Scores better than 40% of shoes

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71
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 33% of shoes

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69
Value

Value rating

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 18% of shoes

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63

What runners say

“A little too stiff at first, but once broken in—not too stiff and not too soft.”
5/5 Full review
“Loved them so much I stocked up on 5 pairs when discontinued.”
jfselby 4/5 Full review
“Feel great for the week before they wear out.”
5/5 Full review
“Pronate a bit and get knee problems in neutral shoes.”
CSU-1959 5/5 Full review
“Thought they'd be too heavy, but quickly changed my mind once running in them.”
jfselby 4/5 Full review
“On 7th pair, but they keep changing the construction slightly.”
4/5 Full review
“Wish it was more flexible, but that's not why you buy it.”
delhowell 4/5 Full review
“Been wearing since high school—always worked well, no complaints.”
4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

67% 4/6

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Reader Ratings

15 reader ratings
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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 30, 2014

5/5

Overall

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

Reader review

CSU-1959 · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

I wear this shoe for the bulk of my running miles. I pronate a bit and get knee problems if I wear neutral shoes too often. I switch to lightweight shoes for speed/tempo and racing.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

Good so far.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

4/5

Overall

Great. On 7th pair. But they keep changing the construction slightly.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
2/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014

5/5

Overall

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
35/24mm
40/35mm
Drop
11mm
7mm
5mm
Release
2012
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$110
$200
$165
Best price
$149.95
$147.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (70%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (40%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Good (71%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Bottom tier (18%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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