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Nike LunaRacer 4

Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 6.1 oz (men's) · 27/20mm stack · 7mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike LunaRacer 4’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 4 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.

Exceptional

98
Overall
98
Appearance
90
Value
75
Comfort
74
Cushioning
73
Durability
68
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

75 Moderate

75

Based on

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  3. External ratings

What runners say

“Excellent racing flat with enough cushioning for distances up to the marathon and still light enough for a fast 5k.”
5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN Distance
“Very lightweight, Lunarlon foam has plenty of cushion through 26.2 miles, responsive, fast, stable and no nonsense.”
5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Lunaracer+ 3
“Near zero drop (4mm) and lightweight so as to not weigh down the foot or cause heel striking.”
5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN Distance
“Some of the best road racing shoes around for ample cushion in a lightweight and fast package.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon
“After 500 miles the rubber on the bottom has significantly worn through while the shoe is still quite comfortable.”
5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN Distance
“They provide plenty of cushion and spring late into their life.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon
“The foam in the heel is ribbed in such a manner that it tends to compress significantly over time.”
5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN Distance
“The upper tends to stretch over time so the laces need to be tied tighter over the life of the shoe.”
5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN Distance
“The upper is thin and comfortable.”
5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Lunaracer+ 3

Prefer this shoe over another

60% 9/15

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

  • Reviewers race everything from the 5k to the marathon in it, at 6.1 oz.
  • Reviewers call the thin upper comfortable and the ride responsive.
  • One reviewer is past 600 miles on a pair with the rubber only starting to go.

Cons

  • Durability draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.
  • Two of the four reviewers so far find it runs small.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Confidence
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Runner Ratings

4 ratings
5/5 3
4/5 1
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0
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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
6.1 oz (men's)
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$110
Stack
27/20mm
Drop
7mm

Runner reviews

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Showing 1–4 of 4 written reviews

Superb Racing Flat

5/5

Overall

The Lunaracers are some of the best road racing shoes around for their amble cushion in a lightweight and fast package. While I mainly raced 5ks in these, I would have no problem using them for a 10k or half marathon because they provide so much cushion. They're also great for longer tempo workouts and provide plenty of spring late into their life. Overall some of my favorite racing shoes I've ever worn.

Anonymous runner · Jun 18, 2019

35 mpw training for a half marathon

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

My one and only 10-star shoe!

5/5

Overall

One of the best, classic racing shoes out there. The Lunaracer does everything right; it's very light weight, the Lunarlon foam has plenty of cushion to take even amateur runners through 26.2 miles, it's responsive, fast, stable and no nonsense. The upper is thin and comfortable. I have four pairs stockpiled and with as long as these last, it should keep me safe until 2024 or so. Perhaps the best thing Nike has ever sold, and I'd argue for a decent runner all the way up to elites, they're every bit as fast as the Vaporfly or Zoom Streak 6. Very under rated.

UA Runner · Jan 24, 2019

55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Lunaracer+ 3

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

Old school runnrt

4/5

Overall

I’m a 58-year old former D1 runner and I was sponsored by Etonic back in the day. I am, still, a very strong advocate of running, I’m just not as fast as I used to be. Mostly, I run for enjoyment nowadays. I’ve been running/training in Nike racing flats for decades as I like the low weight and responsiveness of their shoes. I have a high arched foot, I’m a forefoot striker and a strong supinator, so these shoes work well for me. As Craig Virgin told our group one night at an after-meet party (he’d blown-away the field that night in the 5,000m), not long after he’d switched to train by himself, one of the guys in our group asked him if it was hard to train by himself? Craig confidently answered him, “did it look like it tonight?” I’ve thought about using that kind of an answer when people have asked me, is it hard to run on your toes for a marathon (or 50-Miles), but I never had the swagger to use Craig’s reply. ?

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

25 mpw training for a marathon

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

Nike Lunaracer 4

5/5

Overall

Excellent racing flat with enough cushioning for distances up to the marathon (from personal experience) and still light enough for a fast 5k. Near zero drop (I think 4mm) and lightweight so as to not weigh down the foot or cause heel striking. After 500 miles the shoe shows signs of wear, but as i am around 600 now, the rubber on the bottom has significantly worn through while the shoe is still quite comfortable and good for occasional speed-work and racing. On a negative note, for those who heel-strike like I do, the foam in the heel is ribbed in such a manner that it tends to compress significantly over time (much like the Saucony Kinvara). Additionally, the upper, which is light and un-inhibiting tends to stretch over time so the laces need to be tied tighter over the life of the shoe.

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN Distance

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

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Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing shoe
Racing shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.1 oz (men's)
6.1 oz Lightest
9.9 oz
Stack
27/20mm
35/29mm
40/35mm
Drop
7mm
6mm
4mm
Release
2017 Q3
2025 Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
$110
$260
$165
Best price
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$111
$95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
98 Exceptional
98 Exceptional
99 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
74 Decent
86 Good
99 Exceptional Best comfort
Cushioning
73 Decent
97 Exceptional
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
68 Below average
53 Bottom-tier
97 Exceptional Best durability
Appearance
90 Very good
98 Exceptional Best appearance
75 Decent
Value
75 Decent
69 Below average
77 Decent Best value rating
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