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Nike Flex RN 2016

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.2 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Flex RN 2017 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Flex RN 2016 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 1 runner review. Another 11 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Nike Flex RN 2016

of 5

Current estimate: Decent

72/100
Overall
72
Appearance
90
Comfort
73
Cushioning
71
Value
68
Durability
66
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

75/100

75

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 1 runner rating.

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


Pros

  • At 8.2 oz, light enough that the one reviewer so far uses it mainly for fast shorter reps and road races.

Cons

  • Cushioning and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, the only marks below 5.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

Flex RN 2016 rates 72. This shoe has moderate certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Reader Ratings

1 rating
5/5 1
4/5 0
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
8.2 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$80

Runner reviews

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Flex rn 2016

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

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

70 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Flex 2014 RN

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

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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
$145
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Decent (72)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Decent (73)
Exceptional (99) Best comfort
Cushioning
Decent (71)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (66)
Very good (92) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (90)
Very good (91) Best appearance
Value
Below average (68)
Good (88) Best value
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