The best shoes I have run in.
5/5
Overall
Very comfortable
Pat Cross · Dec 6, 2023
15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Nike Zoom Fly 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.9 oz · 39/31mm stack · 8mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Zoom Fly 5 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Zoom Fly 4 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Looks and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 9 runner reviews and 4 other rated shoes in the Zoom Fly product line.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
86 High
External retailer ratings
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Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
Prefer this shoe over another
20% 2/10
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Zoom Fly
Each dot is one version of the Zoom Fly, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2024 · 28 reviews
86 Good
92 Confidence
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2022 · 34 reviews
87 Good
95 Confidence
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Zoom Fly 4 This shoe
2021 · 9 reviews
73 Decent
86 Confidence
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2019 · 22 reviews
71 Decent
94 Confidence
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2017 · 90 reviews
78 Decent
100 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.9 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.6 oz · Women's 8.2 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q3
- MSRP
- $160
- Stack
- 39/31mm
- Drop
- 8mm
Runner reviews
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 23, 2023
training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 14
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Good Speed Day Shoe, If it’s On Sale
4/5
Overall
The Nike Zoom Fly 4 is a good shoe for speed days or even some races for those who enjoy shoes that are firmer than most supershoes. The Zoom Fly 4 has a nice medium cushion ride and good stiffness from the carbon fiber plate to be suitable for speed work. The shoe is a little heavy compared to other shoes in it’s category, but this is a minor issue. Overall the shoe is good, but it does not justify it’s $160 USD price so it is best to buy it when it is on sale.
Anonymous runner · Jun 9, 2023
22 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Rincon 3
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
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Nike Zoom Fly 4 In Context
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Reviewers Also Ran In
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 1 runner
- Saucony Kinvara 14 1 runner
- HOKA Rincon 3 1 runner