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Air Zoom Elite 8

Air Zoom Elite 8
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (73/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2016 Q2
MSRP
$125
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (73/100)

Better than about 43% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 57% of shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Good (73/100)

Overall ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Good (73/100)

Rank

Ranks above 43% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Above average (87/100)

Appearance ranking

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Above average (87/100)

Rank

Ranks above 76% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Good (78/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (78/100)

Rank

Ranks above 58% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Good (77/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Estimate

Good (77/100)

Rank

Ranks above 54% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (66/100)

Value ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Good (66/100)

Rank

Ranks above 23% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Below average (56/100)

Comfort ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (56/100)

Rank

Ranks above 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

33%

6/18

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Worse than 57% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Good (73/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 60% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

40%

Nike

Worse than 71% of 418 Nike shoes ranked.

29%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Air Zoom Elite 8
Nike Air Zoom Elite 10
HOKA Clifton 9
Air Zoom Elite 8
Air Zoom Elite 10
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M
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8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
—
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
—
5mm
Release
2016 Q2
2018 Q4
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$125
$100 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (43%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (5%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (54%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (58%)
—
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (76%)
—
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (23%)
—
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

11 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 11 written reviews

Continues an excellent line of shoes

Kool-Aid · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

I alternate days between the Elite 8 and the Elite 7, which I've worn for a couple of years now and honestly can't notice any difference between them. The elite is a neutral shoe They are extremely durable shoes, I've been able to put 2000 miles on a couple pairs of elites without the shoe breaking down. They're not a cushy shoe, they give you a bit more feedback from the road/trail/track. The elites are slightly more aggresive than the pegasus. Slightly lower heel-toe drop, slightly less cushioning, slightly less weight, slightly less weight. Nikes are fairly expensive, but the quality of the shoes are excellent. Other shoes I've worn have broken down off of many fewer miles, while the elites just keep going. I have not suffered any major injuries from running in these shoes, including many 100+ mile weeks.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Great cushioning, not the best fit

kdmh · Feb 7, 2018

4/5

Overall

Would be a great shoe but wish the fit was snugger through the arch.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Nike Zoom Elite 8 Review

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

4/5

Overall

I appreciate the lightweight air cushioning in the forefoot of this model. At times, the shoe seems a bit too stiff (overall), and outsole is not as durable as should be expected. The outsole wears down quite quickly. It showed significant signs of wear after the first 100 miles.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Nike Zoom Elite 8

mikegee68 · Feb 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

Nice shoes but a little stiff in the midsection.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

zoom elite 8

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

solid shoe. good support. toe box a little tight.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5