Nike Flex Run
Every version of the Flex Run we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Flex Run scores above 84% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Flex Run, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Flex Run 2021 Road | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | $80 MSRP |
| Nike Flex Run 2021 | 2021 | — | — | 88 | -1 | — | $80 MSRP |
| Nike Flex Run 2018 | 2018 | 8.1 oz (men's) | — | — | — | — | $85 MSRP |
| Nike Flex Run 2017 | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | $90 MSRP |
| Nike Flex Run 2015 | 2015 | 7.4 oz (men's) | — | — | — | — | $80 MSRP |
| Nike Flex Run 2014 | 2014 | 8.8 oz (men's) | — | 90 | +13 | 5 | $80 MSRP |
| Nike Flex Run 2013 | 2013 | 8.1 oz | — | 77 | — | 1 | $80 MSRP |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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MSRP $80
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Flex Run 202188 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 34/100
2021 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Its upper is 20 percent recycled material.
Durability 87MSRP $80
Overall88Appearance98Cushioning88Value88Comfort87Durability87Confidence34Buy it now
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Pros
Its upper is 20 percent recycled material.
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MSRP $85
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MSRP $90
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MSRP $80
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Flex Run 201490 Good Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 57/100
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's)
Reviewers describe it as comfortable and light for daily miles.
Durability 93MSRP $80
Overall90Appearance98Durability93Value93Comfort92Cushioning84Confidence57Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers describe it as comfortable and light for daily miles.
Durability rates 4 or 5 out of 5 from every reviewer.
Two reviewers are on a third and a fourth pair.
Cons
One reviewer gets blisters after about 20 km.
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Flex Run 201377 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 17/100
2013 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
One reviewer likes the firm sole that still torques in all directions, and the roomy-feeling two-piece upper.
Durability 84MSRP $80
Overall77Appearance97Value89Durability84Cushioning83Comfort75Confidence17Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer likes the firm sole that still torques in all directions, and the roomy-feeling two-piece upper.
That reviewer bought them for about $65 and found them durable through a 40-mile relay on single track and seasonal roads.
Cons
The Flex Run 2014 and 2021 score 90 and 87.