This page contains the Nike running shoe reviews which we made to show the ins and outs of each shoe. Our lab tests focus on the aspects of each shoe that runners need to know. We've reviewed Nike running shoes that would fit any runner - from narrow to wide-footed ones, easy to long-distance shoes, and flexible to stiff-soled pairs.

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Audience score
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70 - 92

70 92
Width / Fit
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89 mm - 100 mm

89 mm 100 mm
Toebox width
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66 mm - 80 mm

66 mm 80 mm
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3 mm - 14 mm

3 mm 14 mm
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Strike Pattern
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Energy return
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47% - 79%

47% 79%
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19 mm - 51 mm

19 mm 51 mm
Shock absorption
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98 SA - 174 SA

98 SA 174 SA
Width
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29 AC - 47 AC

29 AC 47 AC
Breathability
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Outsole durability
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0 mm - 9 mm

0 mm 9 mm
Toebox durability
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- Bad (10)
Forefoot stack
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- 15 mm - 20 mm (8)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (36)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (25)
- > 30 mm (7)
13 mm - 42 mm

13 mm 42 mm
Stiffness
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- Stiff (38)
4N - 29N

4N 29N
Waterproofing
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Weight
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4.5 oz - 11.5 oz

4.5 oz 11.5 oz
Arch Type
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Season
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- All seasons (54)
Heel padding durability
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Trail terrain
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Heel counter stiffness
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Traction
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- Low (4)
0.11 - 0.64

0.11 0.64
Torsional rigidity
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- Stiff (28)
Deals
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- Outlet (33)
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Discount
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- < 30% (75)
Technology
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Lug depth
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- > 4 mm (5)
2.6 mm - 4.8 mm

2.6 mm 4.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
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- Big (10)
0% - 63%

0% 63%
Material
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Toebox height
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- Medium (23)
- High (5)
17 mm - 34 mm

17 mm 34 mm