Nike Zoom Fly SP (Special Project)

Name: Nike Zoom Fly SP (Special Project)
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.7 (19 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 14.0 oz (women's) · 33/23mm stack · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Fly SP (Special Project) is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Looks and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 19 runner reviews.

Good

Overall

Good 88

Appearance

Very good 92

Cushioning

Decent 79

Value

Decent 76

Comfort

Decent 71

Durability

Below average 60

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

93 High

High 93

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

“The shoe seems to propel you forward. Like the Kinvara, but MUCH better.”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“Responsive to changes in pace and the plated rocker keeps them springy and light whilst not sacrificing comfort.”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

“Extremely lightweight and well cushioned; propels you forward.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Kayano 25

“Bottom tread breaks down immediately unless you're a perfect foot striker; wears out too quickly.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw

“Built for fast days; wants to go fast.”

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

“Runs small; size up at least half”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Under Armour Micro G Assert 7

“Size up”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“The rocker shifts weight from back to front, preserving momentum and maximizing energy return.”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

“Amazing cushioning while very responsive”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Hupana Flow

“Go up a half size.”

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

“Best suited for higher intensity training; wouldn't recommend for easy-paced long runs.”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

“Can tear your Achilles region without socks.”

4/5 Full review 20 mpw came from the Nike Zoom Streak 6

“Size up half a size”

4/5 Full review 75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Solas

“Great feeling of propulsion”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35

“Size up half compared to other Nike shoes”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Kayano 25

“One of the greatest high performance practice/racing shoes ever made”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

“Makes you feel capable of extra mileage even when tight”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35

“Stiff forefoot with minimal give”

4/5 Full review 20 mpw came from the Nike Zoom Streak 6

“Comfortable, stable, with great bouncy feeling”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Under Armour Micro G Assert 7

“The lightest of the three versions”

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

“Runs small compared to regular Zoom Fly”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35

“Shines at speed”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 11

“Holds up through 200-250 miles”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35

Prefer this shoe over another

61% 14/23

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers describe a fast, propulsive ride that still feels cushioned.
Runners call it light and use it for tempo runs and racing.
Three reviewers say their legs feel fresher after long runs and marathons.

Cons

Durability averages 3.6 out of 5, the lowest of its six dimensions, and three reviewers say the outsole wears through early.
Twelve of the nineteen reviewers say it runs small and advise going up half a size.
Four reviewers find the forefoot stiff until it breaks in.

Zoom Fly SP (Special Project) rates 88. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

19 ratings

5/5 13

4/5 6

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 14.0 oz (women's)
Release: 2018 Q3
MSRP: $150
Stack: 33/23mm
Drop: 10mm

Runner reviews

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Zoom Fly SP - On Sale

4/5

Overall

I bought this shoe as it was on sale for 79.99 at the Nike Outlet. So far so good with the shoe. Found it a bit stiff to start, but after breaking it in, feels like a decent shoe. I've been using it for speed work on the track and some tempo-ish runs. When warming up, the shoe feels a bit clunky and not great, but when I put some speed to them, all of that disappears. I would consider getting the new Zoom Fly Flyknit, these shoes aren't the best, but couldn't be beaten to try them out at the price I got them for.

LancRunner · Oct 2, 2018

50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 11

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

Nike Zoon fly

4/5

Overall

I am a midfoot runner with high arches. I love the feel of it and the cushioning it but it is not durable. Bottom tread breaks down immediately unless you are a perfect foot striker. Wears out too quickly for the price.

Anonymous runner · Jul 14, 2018

45 mpw

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 1/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 3/5

Nike zoom fly

5/5

Overall

Awesome shoe. 55 year old marathoner who has been ru no g for 40 years. This shoe got me back on my forefoot. With age ankle flexibility became an issue. Light and fast enjoy ru ning in them daily. Soles to start to wear. Ran about 55 miles per for a bout a month, including a half marathon and they are starting to wear.

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2018

55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike LunarTempo 2

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 2/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 2/5

Great cushion, nice ride, could be more durable.

5/5

Overall

I just retired my first pair of Zoom Flys. The ride was smooth and the cushioning was great. Recovery from long runs was seemingly easier because my legs just didn't feel the impact in the same way as they did in other shoes. Fit was good and appearance didn't matter to me. The one drawback with these shoes is that the lifespan is somewhat shorter than most other shoes at this price range. Also, when they wear out, it happens SUDDENLY and there is a vast difference as soon as it happens.

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2018

45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adizero Boston 7