Nike

Flex RN 2016

Flex RN 2016
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8.2 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$80

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Above average (80/100)

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Overall

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Appearance

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Durability

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Comfort

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Cushioning

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Value

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Lightest / Best appearance
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2016
2018 Q1
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$80 Lower MSRP
$85
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (30%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (44%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (90%) Best appearance
Very good (81%)
Value
Below average (21%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Flex rn 2016

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

Used mainly for fast shorter reps and road races occasionally used for tempos. Feel nice and light while giving a fair amount of support
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5