A Great shoe for workouts for 800m-5000m
5/5
Overall
THISDUDE · Feb 6, 2018
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 2
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Nike Air Zoom Streak LT 3
Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 5.4 oz · 4mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Streak LT 3 ranks among the stronger racing shoes in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Cushioning scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 19 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Air Zoom Streak LT product line.
Good
Confidence
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Confidence
93 High
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Feels like a track spike for the roads”
“Gives a fast feel, like wearing spikes with the absence of pins”
“Fabric stretches out with a sock-like fit, accommodating many foot shapes”
“Feels amazing on your toes toward the end of a race and feels fast”
“Great for races up to 10k; not recommended for longer races without flat training”
“Firm, but with enough cushioning for 10k on the roads (and beyond, for efficient runners)”
“Upper came detached after 200 miles”
“Not the most durable as a racing flat (lasted 300 miles)”
“Runs slightly small; go up 1/2 size if your current shoes are tight”
“Only held up 200 miles before the upper ripped”
“Waffle outsole is very grippy on roads, grass, and track”
“Had to go up a half size compared to other Nike shoes”
“Not enough support for hilly half marathons (feet hurt)”
“Really feel rocks and roots while running on trails”
“Durability not great; lasts around 250 miles”
“Lack of cushion means avoiding frequent road use”
“Typically lasts 400-500 miles”
“Sole can get too thin at the forefront as they wear”
“Feels very sharp and speedy”
“No signs of wear after 50 miles”
“Not as much cushioning as most people would like”
“Nice spring with controlled follow-through”
Prefer this shoe over another
40% 8/20
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- It weighs 5.6 oz, and three reviewers say it feels like a track spike on the road.
- It lists at $80, and five reviewers single out the price as unusually low for a racing flat.
- Reviewers use it for track workouts and races up to 10k.
Cons
- The ten of nineteen reviewers who rated cushioning give it 3.3 out of 5, and four say they feel the ground and keep it off long road runs.
- Four reviewers have the upper or outsole fail between 200 and 300 miles, while four others get 400 miles or more.
- Three of ten reviewers who answered record it as running small, and two size up half a size.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Air Zoom Streak LT
Each dot is one version of the Air Zoom Streak LT, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Air Zoom Streak LT 3 This shoe
2016 · 19 reviews
80 Good
93 Confidence
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2014 · 14 reviews
89 Good
92 Confidence
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2014 · 2 reviews
74 Decent
69 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 5.4 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 5.3 oz · Women's 5.6 oz
- Release
- 2016
- MSRP
- $80
- Drop
- 4mm
Runner reviews
Best Track Flat on the Market
5/5
Overall
teddy_farley · Feb 6, 2018
70 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Streak LT 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Got this shoe on sale...surprised!
5/5
Overall
RandallRuns · Feb 6, 2018
70 mpw came from the Saucony Vendetta 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
cb fit trial
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018
40 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Flyknit Lunar 3
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Small step up from a track spike
4/5
Overall
mweidenbruch · Feb 6, 2018
75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Fastwitch 6
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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