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Lightweight Nike running shoes

17 shoes reviewed

  • Nike
  • Lightweight

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  1. 88
    Great
    Nike Alphafly 3
    Any color
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Red (FD8315600)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - White (FD8311101)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Blue (FD8311400)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Red (IH3575999)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Green (IM8066999)
    $285 $152
    Save 47%
  2. 90
    Superb
    Nike Vaporfly 4
    Any color
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Red (HF6414600)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - White (HF6414001)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Orange/Blue/Black (IO7549833)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Multi (IM6366605)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Multicoloured (IM8068999)
    $260 $149
    Save 43%
  3. Nike Pegasus Plus
    Any color
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Red (FQ7261600)
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Barely Grey/Hot Punch/White (FQ7262001)
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Vivid Purple/Black/Hot Punch (FQ7262500)
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Black (FQ7262002)
    Nike Pegasus Plus - Sail/Pale Ivory/Volt (HQ3451101)
    $180 $75
    Save 58%
  4. 91
    Superb
    Nike Zoom Fly 6
    $170 $129
    Save 24%
  5. 86
    Great
    Nike Vaporfly 3
    $250 $119
    Save 52%
  6. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2
    $225 $100
    Save 56%
  7. Nike Streakfly 2
    $180 $151
    Save 16%
  8. Nike Flex Experience Run 12
    $75 $58
    Save 23%
  9. Nike Interact Run
    $85 $70
    Save 18%
  10. Nike ZoomX Streakfly
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
  11. Nike Free RN NN
    $100 $59
    Save 41%
  12. Nike Free Run 5.0
    $100 $70
    Save 30%
  13. Nike Flex Run 2021
    $80 $53
    Save 34%
  14. Nike Flex Experience Run 11
    $70 $63
    Save 10%
  15. Nike Alphafly 2
    $275 $140
    Save 49%
  16. Nike Downshifter 11
  17. Nike Flex Experience Run 10

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.