Nike Lightweight Running Shoes Reviews

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Weight
9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo is a lightweight version of the popular Pegasus trainer packed with ZoomX foam, previously only available in the Vaporfly Elite and Vaporfly 4%.  The design of...” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
7.80 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Nike Free Run is a lightweight minimalist shoe that performs well on runs of short distances (sprints to 10k's).   The shoe wrap allows the shoe to create a feeling of sereneness around...” Read expert review
Jeremy White
5k, 10k and Half Marathon Expert
Weight
8.4 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Epic React is a lightweight all around daily training shoe that can take on every workout you can throw at it; from long runs to speed work on the track. With a form fitting FlyKnit upper...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Nike Speed Rival 6 is a well cushioned and durable racing flat with an entry level price, but not entry level features. This is a great flat for runners wanting a bit more room in their racing...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
6.40 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Nike Zoom Streak 6 is the latest evolution in a long line of lightweight marathon racers from Nike. While the fit, cushioning, and traction are superb, a subpar upper construction holds back the...” Read expert review
Lionello Bardina
Running Expert
Weight
6.9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“Simply put, Nike has designed the greatest marathon racing shoe in history. The Vaporfly 4% is the culmination of a great deal of design research by Nike for the Breaking2 project.  If...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
7.30 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Nike’s Free RN Flyknit 2017 is a lightweight daily trainer that wraps around your feet and flexes freely with your movements. It makes a few changes to the previous model, but keeps the soft outsole...” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
7.90 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Nike Zoom Elite 9 is a game changer in the lightweight trainer category, combining a racing flat last with an excellent amount of responsive cushioning for its 8.2 ounces.” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
9.10 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The LunarEpic has an outstanding upper but sometimes falls short when it comes to stability.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
7.80 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Nike LunarEpic is so called because it combines two of Nike’s latest, greatest and costliest high tech features, a Flyknit upper and Lunarlon sole unit.  Being a fan of both...” Read expert review
Lionello Bardina
Running Expert