Nike ZoomX Streakfly

Nike · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 87/100 based on 4 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 171 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 6.3 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: ZoomX
  • Official Retail MSRP: $160 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (171 g)
  • ZoomX midsole delivering responsive energy return
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • Runagora : 95.8 / 100 — « Designed for road runners seeking a dependable race & marathon option, the Nike ZoomX Streakfly strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (171 g, a 6.3 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $160. »
  • Solereview : 92.8 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 6.3 mm drop and weighing 171 g, the Nike ZoomX Streakfly shows strong torsional stability and consistent impact attenuation in lab testing (171 g, a 6.3 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • RunRepeat : 85.6 / 100 — « The Nike ZoomX Streakfly is the Oregonian's answer to the critically acclaimed adidas Adizero Takumi Sen, a phenomenal and fast modern-day racing flat. Commended for being fast, this shoe surprised us in the lab with its comfortable ride and pleasant upper. While not the ultimate short-distance racing shoe, we found this non-plated hyper-light Nike racer to be an excellent tool for a wide variety of workouts. »
  • The Running Collective : 79.3 / 100 — « Pairing Nike's ZoomX platform with a 6.3 mm drop, the ZoomX Streakfly delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its ZoomX midsole. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $160. »

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