Nike Air Zoom Structure 22

Name: Nike Air Zoom Structure 22
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.6 (21 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 11.5 oz · 9mm drop · 27/18mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Air Zoom Structure 24 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Air Zoom Structure 22 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Durability and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 21 runner reviews and 6 other rated shoes in the Air Zoom Structure product line.

Decent

71/100

Overall

Decent 71

Durability

Excellent 96

Appearance

Very good 92

Value

Decent 76

Cushioning

Decent 76

Comfort

Decent 73

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.

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Confidence

90/100

High 90

What runners say

“FlyWire tends to dig into my foot during longer runs (>60 minutes).”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21

“The heel kept feeling like it was going to slip off.”

3/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“From the first time you put this shoe on, you never get blisters or lose circulation.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon

“Much slower to break in and much clunkier than prior models.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21

“I can do 500 miles on them before feeling the need to replace them.”

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

“The shoe felt much more rigid and block-like than past models.”

3/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“The midsole is a little harder than previous structures, but still has that zoom pocket in the forefoot for some pop.”

4/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21

“Seems to hold up to 350-400 miles without issue.”

5/5 Full review 90 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Arahi 3

“I never felt like I could truly move quickly in this version.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21

“The outsole has plenty of traction for wet roads and trails, while providing solid durability.”

4/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21

Prefer this shoe over another

39% 9/23

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

Reviewers commonly get 300 to 500 miles per pair, and durability draws 4.7 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension.
Reviewers with flat feet or plantar fasciitis repeatedly credit the stability with keeping them running.
Several reviewers say it is lighter and less clunky than most stability shoes.

Cons

Some reviewers find the Flywire upper digs into the foot on runs over an hour.
Cushioning draws 4.4 out of 5, the lowest mark of any dimension, with reviewers calling the midsole harder than earlier Structures.
Two reviewers find this version slower to break in and clunkier than the versions before it.

Air Zoom Structure 22 rates 71. This shoe has high certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Air Zoom Structure

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

Rating

40 60 80 100

59 2016 69 2016 57 2016 60 2017 71 2018 61 2023 68 2021

Release year

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

Air Zoom Structure 24

2021 · 4 reviews

68 Below average

49 Confidence
Air Zoom Structure 23

2023 · 6 reviews

61 Below average

70 Confidence
Air Zoom Structure 22 This shoe

2018 · 21 reviews

71 Decent

90 Confidence
Air Zoom Structure 21

2017 · 14 reviews

60 Below average

89 Confidence
Air Zoom Structure 20

2016 · 9 reviews

57 Bottom-tier

80 Confidence
Air Zoom Structure 19

2016 · 8 reviews

69 Below average

77 Confidence
Air Zoom Structure 18

2016 · 28 reviews

59 Bottom-tier

93 Confidence

Reader Ratings

21 ratings

5/5 13

4/5 7

3/5 1

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 11.5 oz
Release: 2018 Q3
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 27mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height: 9mm

Runner reviews

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Clunky compared to prior models

4/5

Overall

I have run in Nike Structures since the 90s, relying on them largely for base mileage while using lighter/faster shoes for workouts and racing. I have flat feet that pronate in mildly as well. I found this version to be much slower to break in and much clunkier than prior models. I never felt like I could truly move quickly in this version. Not enough to make me drop the shoe entirely, but to use it more sparingly for long slow distance.

Anonymous runner · Jan 2, 2020

40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21

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

The Best Nike Running Shoe

4/5

Overall

The Nike Structure has long been one of the better running and support shoes that Nike created. The structure had a lull and a slight change in the 18-19 with a different back that would rub the heel. It was also less comfortable. The 21 and 22 models have gone back to the basics and are sleek, good looking and supportive. For larger heavier runners or over pronators this shoe is a perfect fit. I have worn every Nike shoe they have made for training and this one is always my go to. From the first time you put this shoe on, you never get blisters or lose circulation. Stick with the Nike Structure Triax and you'll find success and less injuries in your training. The price point is about average for modern day running shoes but when they go on sale under $90 is the best value. $120 for this shoe is a little much.

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

40 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Good Shoe, Too Pricy

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2019

training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Glycerin 13

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

Love it have worn it for 6 years

5/5

Overall

I've worn the Structure since it was the 14 back when I was in high school. Through every iteration since, I have liked the shoe. I pronate so I need the stability and it is one of the few shoes that I've never been injured in. Seems to hold up to 350-400 miles without issue for me. Don't know what I'm gonna do if the rumors about Nike discontinuing this shoe are true.

Anonymous runner · Jul 23, 2019

90 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Arahi 3