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Lightweight Nike running shoes

15 shoes reviewed

  • Nike
  • Lightweight

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  1. 89
    Great
    Nike Alphafly 3
    Any color
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Jaune/or (FD8311700)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - White (HF7356900)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Vert (HJ7041300)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Blanc (FD8356100)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - White (FD8311100)
    $285 $229
    Save 20%
  2. 87
    Great
    Nike Vaporfly 3
    Any color
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - Yellow (DV4129700)
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - White (HQ3219902)
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - White (HQ3504100)
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - White/Particle Grey/Metallic Silver/Dark Smoke Grey (DV4129100)
    Nike Vaporfly 3 - Black (DV4129001)
    $250 $180
    Save 28%
  3. Nike Pegasus Plus
    Any color
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Vivid Purple/Black/Hot Punch (FQ7262500)
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Green (HQ3221325)
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Glacier Blue/Light Lemon Twist/Life Lime/Black (FQ7261400)
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Blanc (HQ3451101)
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Black Hyper Crimson Astronomy Blue (FQ7262008)
  4. 93
    Superb
    Nike Zoom Fly 6
  5. Nike Interact Run
    $85 $50
    Save 41%
  6. Nike Flex Experience Run 12
    $75 $46
    Save 39%
  7. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2
    $225 $127
    Save 44%
  8. Nike ZoomX Streakfly
    $160 $104
    Save 35%
  9. Nike Free Run 5.0
    $100 $71
    Save 29%
  10. Nike Alphafly 2
    $275 $252
    Save 8%
  11. Nike Flex Experience Run 11
    $70 $54
    Save 23%
  12. Nike Free RN NN
    $100 $64
    Save 36%
  13. Nike Downshifter 11
  14. Nike Flex Experience Run 10
  15. Nike Flex Run 2021

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.