Nike

Air Zoom Elite 7

Air Zoom Elite 7
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (57/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.9 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$90
Stack Height
25mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
7mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (57/100)

Better than about 7% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 93% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Below average (57/100)

Overall ranking

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Below average (57/100)

Rank

Ranks above 7% of shoes

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Appearance

Excellent (92/100)

Appearance ranking

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Excellent (92/100)

Rank

Ranks above 91% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (85/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (85/100)

Rank

Ranks above 71% of shoes

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Value

Below average (64/100)

Value ranking

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Below average (64/100)

Rank

Ranks above 21% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (56/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (56/100)

Rank

Ranks above 6% of shoes

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Comfort

Below average (50/100)

Comfort ranking

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Below average (50/100)

Rank

Ranks above 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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41%

15/37

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Worse than 93% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Below average (57/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 94% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

6%

Nike

Worse than 92% of 418 Nike shoes ranked.

8%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

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Current shoe
Best appearance
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.9 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
25/18mm
40/35mm
Drop
7mm
5mm
Release
2014
2018 Q4
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
$100
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (7%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (71%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (6%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (91%) Best appearance
Very good (81%)
Value
Below average (21%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

27 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 27 written reviews

Nice fast shoe

batkinson · Feb 7, 2018

4/5

Overall

low profile, feels fast but still decently cushiony. Probably best for lighter neutral runners
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Mar 26, 2016

5/5

Overall

It's a low-drop shoe suited for tempo runs. I use it for my training runs. The sole is very firm which promotes a natural mid-foot stride. It's very confortable, a durable shoe built for mileage.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 14, 2015

5/5

Overall

tempo and long runs in this shoe
Comfort
1/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 13, 2015

5/5

Overall

i rotate them with 3 other pair. i have 675 miles on them and they are getting close to retirement. if i were to go out for 20 miles right now. i would grab them over my newtons or my asics. only downside is with the heel drop i only wear them when running. i'm only 5 8 and they make me appear shorter, lol.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 15, 2015

2/5

Overall

The foam on the heels of the shoe wears away REALLY fast so the shoes don't last long and they are pretty expensive, which is a bad combo.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
2/5