Nike Zoom Fly
Every version of the Zoom Fly 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 Zoom Fly rates above 63% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Zoom Fly 6 In stock | 2024 | 8.5 oz | 42/34mm stack · 8mm drop | 86 | -1 | 5 | $120 |
| Nike Zoom Fly 5 | 2022 | 9.8 oz | 42/34mm stack · 10mm drop | 87 | +14 | 13 | $160 MSRP |
| Nike Zoom Fly 4 | 2021 | 8.9 oz | 39/31mm stack · 8mm drop | 73 | +2 | 3 | $160 MSRP |
| Nike Zoom Fly 3 | 2019 | 8.2 oz | 36/28mm stack · 8mm drop | 71 | -6 | 21 | $160 MSRP |
| Nike Zoom Fly In stock | 2017 | 7.9 oz | 40/32mm stack · 8mm drop | 78 | — | 89 | $190 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Zoom Fly 686 86 Good Good Good 28 reviews Confidence 92
v6 (2024) · Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Some reviewers find it versatile enough for easy runs, tempo workouts, and long runs.
Durability 68Overall86Appearance89Cushioning74Durability68Value66Comfort62Confidence92Buy it now
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Pros
Some reviewers find it versatile enough for easy runs, tempo workouts, and long runs.
It is much lighter than the Zoom Fly 5 before it.
Cons
It costs much more than the Zoom Fly 5 before it.
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Zoom Fly 587 87 Good Good Good 34 reviews Confidence 95
v5 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 42mm stack · 10mm drop
The Zoom Fly 4 before it scores 65 on nine reviews, and reviewers say comfort and durability are vastly improved.
Durability 83MSRP $160
Overall87Cushioning91Appearance89Durability83Value81Comfort79Confidence95Buy 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 for 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 473 73 Decent Decent Decent 9 reviews Confidence 86
v4 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 39mm stack · 8mm drop
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
Overall73Appearance89Cushioning78Durability70Value69Comfort65Confidence86Buy 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 371 71 Decent Decent Decent 22 reviews Confidence 94
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 36mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers praise a springy, well-cushioned ride for tempo runs and faster long runs, and rate cushioning 4.6 out of 5.
Durability 74MSRP $160
Overall71Appearance92Cushioning83Durability74Comfort59Value59Confidence94Buy 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 Fly78 78 Decent Decent Decent 90 reviews Confidence 100
v1 (2017) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
It costs much less than the typical racing shoe for sale.
Durability 61MSRP $190
Overall78Appearance98Cushioning89Comfort77Value73Durability61Confidence100Pros
It costs much less than the typical racing shoe for sale.
Cons
Reviewers disagree about its durability: some report the cushioning or outsole wearing out sooner than they expected, and others find it lasts well.
Some reviewers find it unstable or hard to control on tight turns and track curves.
It is much heavier than the typical racing shoe for sale.
