Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 6.3 oz · 31/25mm stack · 6mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Nike ZoomX Streakfly ranks among the stronger racing shoes in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 60 runner reviews.
Confidence
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Confidence
96 Very high
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“Feel like spikes during track workouts and cushioned trainers during longer runs”
“Got plantar fasciitis from how unprotective/unsupportive they are on road”
“Got torn up quickly; lasted only one season”
“Neutral ride with nice road feel; not much cushion but enough for minimalist preferences”
“Used off-track, they'll get pulled apart by small stones”
“No plate means less impact for injury-prone runners”
“Bouncy and doesn't corner well in road races”
“Fits pretty tight compared to other Nike running shoes”
“First run can be a bit unstable for the ankle until the inner gets your foot's imprint”
“About 200 miles total durability expected”
“Rubber bits on upper wore off after a month of light use”
“The ZoomX feels much softer than other race-oriented Nike ZoomX shoes”
“Road running beats them up quick”
“At 6.0 oz, perfect for 5k/10k”
“Already showing significant signs of wear under 80 miles”
“Cushioning absorbs impact effectively and propels you forward”
“Cushion is great, holds up calves nicely, helps save legs”
“In between a fast racer and a marathon shoe”
“Feel great on grass and last much longer that way”
“Perfect for grass track reps or hill reps”
“Much more comfortable and gentle on the feet than spikes”
“Should last about 300 miles”
“Midsole gets torn up real easy”
“Makes an annoying noise on every footstrike”
“Super comfortable but not too durable”
64% 14/22
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Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
Solid shoe for speed, but it fits pretty tight compared to their other running shoes. It looks great, and I like taking it out for workouts, but I wish it fit more comfortably for such a high-priced shoe.
Anonymous runner · Jun 26, 2023
10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Altra Escalante Racer
5/5
Overall
The Streakfly is a great shoe for a midfoot/forefoot striker who doesn't need motion control. It is designed as a short distance race shoe, but I wear it for training runs of less than 8 miles.
SeattleSilver · Jun 9, 2023
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
5/5
Overall
Roman · Jun 7, 2023
10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
4/5
Overall
The streakfly is a great training shoe which I have generally enjoyed for training. As a lightweight and responsive shoe it has been perfect for grass track reps or hill reps. However its marketing as a 5k/10k racer is not what this shoe is cut out for. I certainly would not choose this shoe over a vaporfly or alphafly for any distance on the roads as despite its light weight it does provide enough cushioning or performance needed for the back ends of a race. Additionally, the streakfly is not very durable as I've put less that 80 miles into this shoe and is already showing significant signs of wear. I would recommend this shoe to someone looking to transition into a super shoe as this is an option that is not as aggressive as currently on the market. Overall I would buy this shoe again purely from a training point of view but not for full price as luckily I picked this shoe up for close to 50% off its RRP at a Nike Outlet.
_jp_ · May 31, 2023
training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
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