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Nike Flex RN 2016

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.2 oz (men's)

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Flex RN 2017 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Flex RN 2016’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 1 runner review so far, with brand history also informing the score.

Nike Flex RN 2016

of 5

Current estimate: Decent

73
Overall
73
Appearance
89
Cushioning
73
Comfort
72
Value
70
Durability
67
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

45 Low

45

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.


Pros

  • At 8.2 oz, light enough that the one reviewer so far uses it mainly for fast shorter reps and road races.

Cons

  • Cushioning and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, the only marks below 5.

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Better Shoes Rating

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Runner Ratings

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4/5 0
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
8.2 oz (men's)
Release
2016
MSRP
$80

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Flex rn 2016

5/5

Overall

Used mainly for fast shorter reps and road races occasionally used for tempos. Feel nice and light while giving a fair amount of support

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

70 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Flex 2014 RN

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz (men's) Lightest
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9.9 oz
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
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4mm
Release
2016
2018 Q1
2022 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$80 Lower MSRP
$85
$165
Best price
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$95
Ratings
Overall
73 Decent
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99 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
72 Decent
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99 Exceptional Best comfort
Cushioning
73 Decent
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99 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
67 Below average
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97 Exceptional Best durability
Appearance
89 Good Best appearance
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75 Decent
Value
70 Decent
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77 Decent Best value rating
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