Nike Lunar
Every version of the Lunar 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 Lunar rates above 51% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 | 2015 | 7.5 oz | 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop | 76 | -8 | 3 | $150 MSRP |
| Nike Flyknit Lunar 2 | 2014 | 8.0 oz | 23/15mm stack · 8mm drop | 85 | +29 | 21 | $150 MSRP |
| Nike Flyknit Lunar 1 | 2013 | 7.5 oz | — | 55 | — | 10 | $160 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Flyknit Lunar 376 76 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 66
v3 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 28mm stack · 10mm drop
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Durability 65MSRP $150
Overall76Appearance94Comfort79Cushioning74Durability65Value53Confidence66Buy 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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Flyknit Lunar 285 85 Good Good Good 21 reviews Confidence 93
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 23mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers call it light and cushioned while still offering road feel.
Durability 58MSRP $150
Overall85Appearance98Comfort77Cushioning76Durability58Value50Confidence93Buy 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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Flyknit Lunar 155 55 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 10 reviews Confidence 85
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 for sale.
Durability 56MSRP $160
Overall55Appearance97Cushioning74Comfort70Durability56Value50Confidence85Buy 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 for 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 for sale.
The Flyknit Lunar 2 after it scores 92 on twenty-one reviews, against this version's 49.
