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    3.7 mm - 11.6 mm
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    87 mm - 100 mm
    87 mm 100 mm
  • Toebox width
    66 mm - 80 mm
    66 mm 80 mm
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    74 92
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    51% - 79%
    51% 79%
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    98 SA - 145 SA
    98 SA 145 SA
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    23 mm - 40 mm
    23 mm 40 mm
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  • Midsole softness
    31.8 AC - 37.8 AC
    31.8 AC 37.8 AC
  • Condition
  • Outsole durability
    0 mm - 9 mm
    0 mm 9 mm
  • Toebox durability
  • Stiffness
    4N - 29N
    4N 29N
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    4.5 oz - 8.8 oz
    4.5 oz 8.8 oz
  • Forefoot stack
    15 mm - 34 mm
    15 mm 34 mm
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  • Toebox height
    17 mm - 34 mm
    17 mm 34 mm
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  • Traction
    0.21 - 0.51
    0.21 0.51
  • Discount
  • Material
  • Difference in midsole softness in cold
    0% - 30%
    0% 30%

Lightweight Nike running shoes

16 shoes reviewed

  • Nike
  • Lightweight

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  1. 92
    Superb
    Nike Zoom Fly 6
    Any colour
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - Ice Blue/Blue Fox-White-Brt Crimson-Univ Red (IQ9405411)
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - Bright Crimson Cave Purple Lime Blast (FN8454601)
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - White (FN8454104)
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - Blue (FN8454403)
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - Multi (IM6367600)
    $170 $127
    Save 25%
  2. 89
    Great
    Nike Alphafly 3
    Any colour
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Red (FD8315600)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Blue (FD8311400)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - White (FD8311101)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Burgundy Crush/Fuchsia Dream/Cave Purple/Oxygen Purple (IB4201600)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Volt/Dusty Cactus/Total Orange/Concord (FD8311700)
    $285 $140
    Save 51%
  3. 90
    Superb
    Nike Vaporfly 4
    Any colour
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - White (HF6414001)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Red (HF6414600)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Orange/Blue/Black (IO7549833)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Blue (HF6414401)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Multi (IM6366605)
    $260 $144
    Save 45%
  4. Nike Pegasus Plus
    $180 $123
    Save 32%
  5. Nike Streakfly 2
    $180 $134
    Save 26%
  6. 86
    Great
    Nike Vaporfly 3
    $250 $110
    Save 56%
  7. Nike Flex Experience Run 12
    $75 $50
    Save 33%
  8. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2
    $225 $140
    Save 38%
  9. Nike ZoomX Streakfly
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
  10. Nike Interact Run
  11. Nike Free RN NN
    $100 $64
    Save 36%
  12. Nike Flex Run 2021
    $80 $60
    Save 25%
  13. Nike Free Run 5.0
    $100 $80
    Save 20%
  14. Nike Alphafly 2
  15. Nike Flex Experience Run 11
    $70 $40
    Save 43%
  16. Nike Downshifter 11

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.