Nike Structure 22
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Oct 16, 2018
80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 4/5
Nike Air Zoom Structure 22
Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 10.2 oz · 27/18mm stack · 9mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Air Zoom Structure 24 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Structure 22 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Durability and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 21 runner reviews and 6 other rated shoes in the Air Zoom Structure product line.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
95 Very high
Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“FlyWire tends to dig into my foot during longer runs (>60 minutes).”
“The heel kept feeling like it was going to slip off.”
“From the first time you put this shoe on, you never get blisters or lose circulation.”
“Much slower to break in and much clunkier than prior models.”
“I can do 500 miles on them before feeling the need to replace them.”
“The shoe felt much more rigid and block-like than past models.”
“The midsole is a little harder than previous structures, but still has that zoom pocket in the forefoot for some pop.”
“Seems to hold up to 350-400 miles without issue.”
“I never felt like I could truly move quickly in this version.”
“The outsole has plenty of traction for wet roads and trails, while providing solid durability.”
“Gives a ton of structure and stability with a decent amount of cushion.”
“They are lighter and feel less clunky than most other stability offerings.”
“For larger, heavier runners or over-pronators, this shoe is a perfect fit.”
“It is one of the few shoes that I've never been injured in.”
“They're light for a supportive shoe.”
“The upper has a good amount of lockdown and breathability.”
“Can feel when it's time to hang them up around 250-300 miles.”
“$120 for this shoe is a little much.”
“Don't tighten your laces too much.”
“When on sale under $90, it's the best value.”
Prefer this shoe over another
39% 9/23
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers commonly get 300 to 500 miles per pair, and durability draws 4.7 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension.
- Reviewers with flat feet or plantar fasciitis repeatedly credit the stability with keeping them running.
- Several reviewers say it is lighter and less clunky than most stability shoes.
Cons
- Some reviewers find the Flywire upper digs into the foot on runs over an hour.
- Cushioning draws 4.4 out of 5, the lowest mark of any dimension, with reviewers calling the midsole harder than earlier Structures.
- Two reviewers find this version slower to break in and clunkier than the versions before it.
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 Structure
Each dot is one version of the Air Zoom Structure, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2021 · 4 reviews
77 Decent
83 Confidence
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2023 · 6 reviews
72 Decent
79 Confidence
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Air Zoom Structure 22 This shoe
2018 · 21 reviews
72 Decent
95 Confidence
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2017 · 14 reviews
65 Below average
93 Confidence
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2016 · 9 reviews
63 Below average
84 Confidence
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2016 · 8 reviews
73 Decent
88 Confidence
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2016 · 28 reviews
64 Below average
98 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.2 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 11.5 oz · Women's 8.9 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q3
- MSRP
- $120
- Stack
- 27/18mm
- Drop
- 9mm
Runner reviews
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Nike Air Zoom Structure 22 In Context
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