Nike Flex Run
Every version of the Flex Run we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Flex Run rates above 57% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Flex Run 2021 | 2021 | — | — | 85 | +8 | — | $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) | — | 77 | +8 | 5 | $80 MSRP |
| Nike Flex Run 2013 | 2013 | 8.1 oz | — | 69 | — | 1 | $80 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Flex Run 202185 85 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 13
2021 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Its upper is 20 percent recycled material.
Durability 78MSRP $80
Overall85Appearance94Value80Comfort79Cushioning78Durability78Confidence13Buy 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 201477 77 Decent Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 59
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's)
Reviewers describe it as comfortable and light for daily miles.
Durability 83MSRP $80
Overall77Appearance95Value85Durability83Comfort82Cushioning76Confidence59Buy 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 201369 69 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 25
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 76MSRP $80
Overall69Appearance92Value81Durability76Cushioning76Comfort73Confidence25Buy 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.
