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Lightweight Nike running shoes

16 shoes reviewed

  • Nike
  • Lightweight

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  1. 91
    Superb
    Nike Zoom Fly 6
    Any colour
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - Blue (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. 88
    Great
    Nike Alphafly 3
    Any colour
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Red (FD8315600)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Blue (FD8311400)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - White (FD8311101)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Rosa (FD8315601)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Beige (FD8315101)
    $285 $154
    Save 46%
  3. 90
    Superb
    Nike Vaporfly 4
    Any colour
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Red (HF6414600)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - White (HF6414001)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Blue (IH3586999)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Multi (IM6366605)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Orange/Blue/Black (IO7549833)
    $260 $150
    Save 42%
  4. Nike Pegasus Plus
    $180 $101
    Save 44%
  5. 86
    Great
    Nike Vaporfly 3
    $250 $110
    Save 56%
  6. Nike Flex Experience Run 12
    $75 $50
    Save 33%
  7. Nike Streakfly 2
    $180 $150
    Save 17%
  8. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2
    $225 $100
    Save 56%
  9. Nike Interact Run
    $85 $70
    Save 18%
  10. Nike ZoomX Streakfly
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
  11. Nike Free RN NN
    $100 $58
    Save 42%
  12. Nike Flex Run 2021
    $80 $53
    Save 34%
  13. Nike Free Run 5.0
    $100 $62
    Save 38%
  14. Nike Alphafly 2
  15. Nike Flex Experience Run 11
  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.