Nike Zoom Fly
Every version of the Zoom Fly 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 Zoom Fly scores above 39% of the lines we track.
Nike Zoom Fly vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Zoom Fly in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Zoom Fly, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Zoom Fly 6 In stock | 2024 | — | 8mm drop | 81 | -12 | 4 | $180 MSRP |
| Nike Zoom Fly 5 | 2022 | 9.8 oz | 42/34mm · 8mm drop | 92 | +28 | 13 | $160 MSRP |
| Nike Zoom Fly 4 | 2021 | 8.4 oz | 39/31mm · 8mm drop | 64 | -3 | 3 | $160 MSRP |
| Nike Zoom Fly 3 | 2019 | 8.2 oz | 36/28mm · 8mm drop | 67 | -20 | 21 | $160 MSRP |
| Nike Zoom Fly | 2017 | 7.9 oz | 40/32mm · 8mm drop | 86 | +23 | 89 | $190 MSRP |
| Nike Zoom Fly 2 (2016) In stock | 2016 | 8.5 oz | 23/15mm · 8mm drop | 64 | — | 2 | $180 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Zoom Fly 681 Good Good · 27 reviews · Confidence 87/100
2024 · Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8mm drop
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Durability 67Overall81Appearance94Cushioning78Durability67Value60Comfort59Confidence87Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Reviewers like it most for training at quicker paces.
Cons
Comfort, cushioning, durability and value all rate under 4 out of 5 across twenty-seven reviewers.
Two reviewers call it heavy and short on snap for racing.
The Zoom Fly 5 before it scores 93 on thirty-three reviews against its 82.
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Zoom Fly 592 Very good Very good · 33 reviews · Confidence 92/100
2022 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 8mm drop · 42mm stack
The Zoom Fly 4 before it scores 65 on nine reviews, and reviewers say comfort and durability are vastly improved.
Durability 89MSRP $160
Overall92Cushioning97Appearance92Durability89Value87Comfort84Confidence92Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The Zoom Fly 4 before it scores 65 on nine reviews, and reviewers say comfort and durability are vastly improved.
Durability averages 4.4 out of 5, and one reviewer takes it past 250 miles where a rival gives out.
Reviewers use it for both long runs and tempo workouts.
Cons
Four reviewers find it stiff and heavy at 11.1 oz, and firmer than expected.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value is the lowest-rated dimension at 4.3 out of 5.
Two reviewers say it feels slow for faster workouts.
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Zoom Fly 464 Below average Below average · 9 reviews · Confidence 76/100
2021 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 8mm drop · 39mm stack
One reviewer finds the carbon plate stiff enough for speed days and races, with a medium cushioned ride firmer than most supershoes.
Durability 70MSRP $160
Overall64Appearance92Cushioning80Durability70Value63Comfort59Confidence76Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer finds the carbon plate stiff enough for speed days and races, with a medium cushioned ride firmer than most supershoes.
Appearance draws 4.6 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension.
Cons
Value draws 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer says it returns little at full price.
One reviewer finds it a little heavy for its category.
The Zoom Fly 3 before it scores 69 and the Zoom Fly 5 after it 93, against its 65.
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Zoom Fly 367 Below average Below average · 22 reviews · Confidence 90/100
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 8mm drop · 36mm stack
Reviewers praise a springy, well-cushioned ride for tempo runs and faster long runs, and rate cushioning 4.6 out of 5.
Durability 77MSRP $160
Overall67Appearance95Cushioning89Durability77Value54Comfort52Confidence90Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers praise a springy, well-cushioned ride for tempo runs and faster long runs, and rate cushioning 4.6 out of 5.
Several reviewers report 300 to 800 miles from a pair.
Three reviewers use it to train for racing in the Nike Vaporfly.
Cons
Several reviewers struggle to get the lacing and forefoot fit right, finding it either tight across the top of the foot or loose at the heel.
Several reviewers find it heavy and bottom-heavy for fast sessions.
Two reviewers report poor grip in the wet, one of them losing 10 to 20 seconds a mile to slipping, and one on light snow and ice.
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Zoom Fly86 Good Good · 90 reviews · Confidence 98/100
2017 · Racing · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 8mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers find the plate propulsive and favor it for tempo runs, long intervals and races.
Durability 58MSRP $190
Overall86Appearance99Cushioning95Comfort84Value76Durability58Confidence98Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers find the plate propulsive and favor it for tempo runs, long intervals and races.
It weighs 8.6 oz on a 40mm heel stack, and reviewers find it cushioned enough for marathon-distance runs.
Three reviewers say their legs feel fresher after long, fast efforts in it.
Cons
Six reviewers wear through the outsole or foam between 150 and 350 miles, while three get 400 miles or more.
Five reviewers find it unsteady on turns and uneven ground.
Four reviewers report poor traction in wet or snow and an upper that soaks up water.
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Zoom Fly 2 (2016)64 Below average Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 47/100
2016 · Speed / workouts · Stability · 8.5 oz · 8mm drop · 23mm stack
One reviewer finds the seamless, flexible upper comfortable with hardly any breaking-in period.
Durability 60Overall64Appearance90Cushioning84Value67Durability60Comfort55Confidence47Pros
One reviewer finds the seamless, flexible upper comfortable with hardly any breaking-in period.
Looks and value both average 4.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far.
Cons
Both reviewers so far rate it better for tempos, intervals and shorter runs than for long ones.
One reviewer has the insole sliding backwards about a fifth of an inch on runs over 20k, and taping it down does not fully fix it.
The design dates to 2016.
