Nike Flyknit Racer

Name: Nike Flyknit Racer
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 5.9 oz · 24/14mm stack · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Flyknit Racer’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 6 runner reviews so far, with brand history and external ratings also informing the score.

Decent

Overall

Decent 76

Appearance

Good 89

Comfort

Decent 71

Cushioning

Below average 69

Value

Below average 68

Durability

Below average 65

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 is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

Confidence

67 Moderate

Moderate 67

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

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What runners say

“You knit to wear socks or else blisters will come in the dozens”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for middle distance

“After a little time, the Flyknit and squished top becomes unbearable to wear”

2/5 Full review 4 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Response far exceeds similar Nike models”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for middle distance

“Not the lightest or flattest shoes—they are springy”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike LunaRacer 4

“Keeps foot bounded during quick turns or lateral movements”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for middle distance

“Knit material is durable but has more stretch than other shoes”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike LunaRacer 4

“Works well for high arched and rigid feet”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a marathon

“Each step feels like it's going further”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for middle distance

“This necessitates lacing up tight”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike LunaRacer 4

Prefer this shoe over another

67% 4/6

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

At 6.2 oz, reviewers call it light and responsive for tempo runs.
Reviewers say the knit upper locks the foot down through turns.

Cons

One reviewer reports upper pressure and blisters when worn without socks, and another says the knit becomes unbearable after a few weeks.
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.5 out of 5.

Flyknit Racer rates 76. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

6 ratings

5/5 4

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 1

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 5.9 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 6.2 oz · Women's 5.6 oz
Release: 2014
MSRP: $150
Stack: 24/14mm
Drop: 10mm

Runner reviews

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5/5

Overall

With a secure, sock-like fit and a firm but responsivemis sole, the flyknit racer has become the shoe of choice for me for anything from easy runs to tempo runs. The response from the shoe far exceeds that of similar Nike models including the LunaRacer and the Nike Free series, allowing for a very enjoyable run when each step feels like it's going further. The flyknit upper lives up to all the acclaim and attention it has been given. Firstly, it is able to keep your foot bounded to the sole when performing quick turns or lateral movements which makes it a great shoe for track days. Secondly, the lightness and thickness of the upper is as good as or exceeds those of other racing flats. It also looks brilliant! Running in the flyknit racer has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, however, a word of caution would be that you 'knit' to wear socks in these guys or else blisters will come in the dozens! (pun intended)

ryanc · Sep 19, 2014

30 mpw training for middle distance