Nike Zoom Streak 6

Name: Nike Zoom Streak 6
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.2 (20 reviews)

Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 6.4 oz · 26/18mm stack · 8mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Zoom Streak 3 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Streak 6 trails most 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 20 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Zoom Streak product line.

Bottom-tier

Overall

Bottom-tier 50

Appearance

Good 82

Value

Below average 65

Durability

Bottom-tier 55

Comfort

Bottom-tier 51

Cushioning

Bottom-tier 50

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

92 High

High 92

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

“Lacing system locks down entire foot, even the heel, through strategically placed threads in the flyknit.”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a half marathon

“Flyknit extremely durable, compared to regular Streak 6 with durability problems.”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon

“The flyknit upper is the best fitting upper I've experienced since the original.”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a half marathon

“Consistently shredded the sides in 2 weeks or less.”

3/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance 1500 v3

“Lockdown is uncanny; keeps foot in on tight turns.”

4/5 Full review 5 mpw training for sprints came from the Under Armour Speedform Apollo Vent

“Remarkably well-cushioned for being so lightweight.”

4/5 Full review 38 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Streak LT 2

“Upper usually rips on sides after 800-1000 miles.”

5/5 Full review 100 mpw training for a half marathon

“Expected compromise in lateral stability due to socklike upper, but that hasn't been the case.”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a half marathon

“Chronic Achilles tendinitis; especially comfortable, doesn't strain tendon.”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for middle distance

“Tore along outside of toe box within 100 miles.”

4/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Streak LT 3

“Feet fall asleep if not laced just right.”

4/5 Full review 90 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Lunaracer+ 3

“Flyknit is more durable, especially in wet conditions.”

4/5 Full review 80 mpw came from the Nike LunaRacer 4

“Had horrendous traction if it was at all damp out.”

4/5 Full review 46 mpw came from the adidas adizero Boston 6

“Not substantial enough for long runs (90 min to 2 hrs is about the max).”

4/5 Full review 80 mpw came from the Nike LunaRacer 4

“Shoe is fast; good for getting up on toes and turning it over.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Streak 5

“No signs of tearing; limited sole wear.”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon

“Size up half-size; toe box and fit generous by Nike standards.”

4/5 Full review 46 mpw came from the adidas adizero Boston 6

“Tore small holes after a couple of step-ons.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33

“Need to go up half a size for proper fit.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Streak 5

“Issues with rubbing on top of big toe.”

4/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante

“Provides similar fit but with a firmer and less substantial feel.”

4/5 Full review 80 mpw came from the Nike LunaRacer 4

“Wide foot; finding half-size up ideal.”

4/5 Full review 38 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Streak LT 2

“Responsive; not soft.”

4/5 Full review 5 mpw training for sprints came from the Under Armour Speedform Apollo Vent

Prefer this shoe over another

44% 8/18

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers use it for track workouts, tempo runs and road races, two calling it a comfortable alternative to spikes.
Two reviewers praise the upper's heel and midfoot lockdown, one on tight indoor turns.

Cons

Reviewers rate durability 3.7 out of 5, and four report the upper tearing at the sides, two inside 100 miles or two weeks.
Three of eighteen reviewers so far record it as running small.
The eighteen of twenty reviewers who rated cushioning give it 3.7 out of 5, its joint lowest dimension.

Zoom Streak 6 rates 50. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Zoom Streak

Each dot is one version of the Zoom Streak, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

62 2014 70 2026 50 2016

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Zoom Streak 6 This shoe

2016 · 20 reviews

50 Bottom-tier

92 Confidence
Zoom Streak 3

2026 · 0 reviews

70 Decent

28 Confidence
Zoom Streak 1

2014 · 1 review

62 Below average

59 Confidence

Runner Ratings

20 ratings

5/5 5

4/5 14

3/5 1

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 6.4 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 6.4 oz · Women's 6.4 oz
Release: 2016 Q3
MSRP: $160
Stack: 26/18mm
Drop: 8mm

Runner reviews

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Nike Streak 6

4/5

Overall

Really love this shoe, I think it is one of the more versatile shoes out there. I had no problems doing longer runs in these shoes but also could wear them for speed work. I had issues with some rubbing on the top of the big toe so the only change I would make is to make some of the seams less apparent. Overall one of my favorite shoes ever and would probably be the best if slightly more comfortable.

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante

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

Solid long distance racing flat

4/5

Overall

This shoe is almost everything I'm looking for in a half-marathon/marathon flat. Nike nailed it on the weight, level of cushioning, and fit (for the most part). It would be perfect except that it makes my feet fall asleep if I don't lace it just right. I have to leave the laces pretty loose or else my feet are asleep by 2 miles. I don't feel any slipping on flat ground, but I do get some on downhills. My feet are pretty average width-wise, and I bought this shoe true to size at 10.5. It seems like the right size aside from having to keep the laces loose.

jewbacca · Feb 7, 2018

90 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Lunaracer+ 3

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Pure Race Flat

4/5

Overall

Basic design with traditional heal drop. No gimmicks , just a pure light weight flat designed for shorter distances. Not sure of miles or durabilty , because I buy new flats every season

LordEric44 · Feb 6, 2018

45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Good Lightweight Trainer

4/5

Overall

For a long time I’ve run in light, relatively low drop flats (for weekly mileage in the 40-50 range). At 8mm differential, this is about double the 4mm I’ve had best results with. I’ve only done about 5 runs in these, which have included sand (as traction for snow which didn’t go so well) and several inches of snow (also did not go well but Any shoe would have struggled). Traction seems like it’s an issue for any kind of dampness but this shoe is remarkably well-cushioned for being so lightweight. I’d say they are about neutral in affecting stride (which is, for many, pretty ideal). Furthest run is a little over 9 miles and peak pace a little under 6. Remains to be seen how they’d do for truly fast-paced run, but I presume decent. I have a wide foot and generally wear 12s, finding 12.5 ideal for these.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

38 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Streak LT 2