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Lightweight Nike running shoe reviews

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  1. Nike Vaporfly 3
    Any color
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - Black (DV4129001)
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - Hyper Pink Black Laser Orange (DV4129600)
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - White/Particle Grey/Metallic Silver/Dark Smoke Grey (DV4129100)
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - 020 sea glass/sundial/bright crimson/black (FQ8344020)
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - Luminous green/black (FQ8109331)
    $250 $83 Save 67%
  2. Nike Alphafly 2
    Any color
    Nike Alphafly 2 - Luminous Green/Crimson Tint/Volt (FQ8110331)
    Nike Alphafly 2 - 304 scream green/black (DZ4784304)
    Nike Alphafly 2 - White/Clear Jade/Light Ultramarine (DN3559100)
    Nike Alphafly 2 - Hyper pink/laser orange/white/black (DN3559600)
    Nike Alphafly 2 - Black/Sail/Metallic Gold Grain (DN3555001)
    $275 $206 Save 25%
  3. Nike Alphafly 3
    Any color
    Nike Alphafly 3 - White (FD8356100)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Yellow (FD8311700)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - White (HF7356900)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - White/black-purple agate (FD8311100)
    $285 $264 Save 7%
  4. Nike ZoomX Streakfly
    $160 $104 Save 35%
  5. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2
    $225 $131 Save 42%
  6. Nike Free RN NN
    $100 $60 Save 40%
  7. Nike Flex Experience Run 12
    $75 $57 Save 24%
  8. Nike Free Run 5.0
    $100 $80 Save 20%

On this page, you'll find our lightweight Nike running shoe reviews for those who appreciate a pair that feels like it's barely there.  Whether you're looking for a daily beater for jogs and runs, a pair for when you want to pick up the tempo, or a race-day ally that will push you past the finish line, we've reviewed a ton of shoes that will fit your rotation. We test each of these in our lab and on our feet to nail down each important spec so you to know if it's the right pick for you.