Fast is the focus with these training and racing shoes that are designed to meet the needs of every runner — from world-class marathoners to those who just want to log I-feel-amazing miles on the weekends.
With snappy full-length Nike Zoom Air or ultra-responsive Nike ZoomX foam underfoot, each shoe in the Zoom family offers a distinct experience.
The 2019 Nike Zoom Family launches in a flooded spectrum of neon green (it’s the most visible colour to the human eye).
Designers created a Nike-only version of the neon hue, called Nike Phantom Glow because its chemical makeup generates an energetic glowing effect, for the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly.
The rest of the shoes are dressed in a spectrum of soft to bold hues, assuring each will stand out on the road.
Find out which are right for you…
Train Fast
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36
Nike’s all-time best-selling running shoe is back with a big upper refresh: Engineered mesh with added perforations enhances breathability across high-heat areas such as the forefoot and arch. Exposed Flywire cables in the midfoot keep you secure as you pick up speed.
The heel collar and tongue are slimmer, which means a more comfortable and conforming fit than before.
The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 maintains its full-length Zoom Air unit (introduced in the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35) encased by Cushlon foam in the midsole for a smooth, responsive, cushioned ride you can rely on day after day.
Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2
Race Fast
Nike Zoom Fly 3
For the first time, the women’s Nike Zoom Fly 3 houses a slightly softer sockliner with a higher arch. Both versions of the Nike Zoom Fly update feature a transparent lighter upper with a new arch-band lacing system that offers a more adjustable fit.
The soft and springy Nike React midsole provides highly responsive cushioning and houses a full-length carbon-fibre plate that delivers a propulsive sensation.
The shoe’s offset is designed to minimize Achilles strain and its stack height offers impact protection mile after mile. The result — confirmed by lab tests — is one of the fastest, most efficient shoes Nike makes.
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT
Elite athlete feedback played a huge role in revamping the already incredibly successful system that increases the running economy.
Plus, a new material construction, called Vaporweave, on the upper is lighter than Nike Flyknit, breathable and — critically — absorbs less water from sweat or rain, so it stays airy and dry over the course of a marathon.
Designers added 15 per cent more Nike ZoomX foam (capable of providing up to 85 percent energy return) to the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% — but the shoe’s weight stays the same as the previous version.
They also shaved 3mm from the offset (now 8mm), so you can expect to experience better stability and increased energy conservation before toe-off. (Still embedded within the foam is a full-length curved carbon fibre plate that increases stiffness to provide a sensation of propulsion).
A new traction pattern improves forefoot grip so the shoe handles better in wet weather. Also on the outsole are new contoured treads with deep grooves that facilitate smoother movement during turns.