Nike Lunar
Every version of the Lunar 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 Lunar scores above 43% of the lines we track.
Nike Lunar vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Lunar in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Lunar, 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 Flyknit Lunar 3 | 2015 | 7.5 oz | 28/18mm · 10mm drop | 75 | -17 | 3 | $150 MSRP |
| Nike Flyknit Lunar 2 | 2014 | 8.0 oz | 23/15mm · 8mm drop | 91 | +42 | 21 | $150 MSRP |
| Nike Flyknit Lunar 1 | 2013 | 7.5 oz | — | 49 | — | 10 | $160 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Nike
Flyknit Lunar 375 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 49/100
v3 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 10mm drop · 28mm stack
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Durability 63MSRP $150
Overall75Appearance96Comfort84Cushioning76Durability63Value50Confidence49Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One reviewer's Flyknit upper is undamaged after several thousand miles.
Cons
Value is its lowest-rated dimension by a wide margin, at 2.7 out of 5.
One reviewer finds the sole hard and rigid on short runs and late in long ones.
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Nike
Flyknit Lunar 291 Very good Very good · 21 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 8mm drop · 23mm stack
Reviewers call it light and cushioned while still offering road feel.
Durability 55MSRP $150
Overall91Appearance99Comfort83Cushioning81Durability55Value50Confidence90Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers call it light and cushioned while still offering road feel.
Two reviewers say the knit upper molds to the foot over time.
Runners use it for easy miles, workouts and road racing alike.
Cons
Two reviewers report visible wear by 250 to 300 miles, and durability is among its weakest scores.
Two reviewers describe the fit as snug and narrow.
Value is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer calls the $150 list price a downside.
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Nike
Flyknit Lunar 149 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 10 reviews · Confidence 86/100
v1 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.5 oz
Averaging 7.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Durability 52MSRP $160
Overall49Appearance98Cushioning77Comfort71Durability52Value50Confidence86Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Averaging 7.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Reviewers rate comfort 4.4 out of 5 and appearance 4.8 out of 5, its highest dimensions.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.7 out of 5 and value 3.5 out of 5, and one finds the cushioning gone by 300 to 400 miles.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The Flyknit Lunar 2 after it scores 92 on twenty-one reviews, against this version's 49.
