Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.9 oz · 7mm drop · 25/18mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Air Zoom Elite 8 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Elite 7 ranks above most daily trainers in our data. Looks and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 27 runner reviews and 4 other rated shoes in the Air Zoom Elite product line.
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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
93/100
“Snug in the heel/midfoot, but roomy in the toe box”
“The foam on the heels of the shoe wears away really fast”
“Shoes don't last long and they are pretty expensive—bad combo”
“Gives good support for a pretty natural ride with a good bit of pop”
“The sole is very firm which promotes a natural mid-foot stride”
“Wears out on outside quickly; usually get about 450 miles out of them”
“No issues with injury (for first time in years)”
“Low profile, feels fast but still decently cushiony”
“675 miles on them and they are getting close to retirement”
“Uncomfortable for mileage, especially on pavement or asphalt”
51% 19/37
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Air Zoom Elite, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2017 · 20 reviews
84 Good
89 Confidence
2016 · 11 reviews
90 Good
88 Confidence
Air Zoom Elite 7 This shoe
2014 · 27 reviews
85 Good
93 Confidence
2013 · 38 reviews
93 Excellent
92 Confidence
2012 · 9 reviews
69 Below average
71 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
williamwhague · Apr 7, 2015
65 mpw came from the adidas AdiZero Tempo 5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 7, 2015
55 mpw came from the Mizuno Wave Precision 13
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 7, 2015
45 mpw training for middle distance came from the adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 5, 2015
training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Elite 6
5/5
Overall
Plavalaguna · Apr 4, 2015
55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Elixir 8
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