Nike Zoom Streak XC in a half marathon?

I have worn the streaks for a number of half marathon. It is definitely pushing the limits of the shoe. I am 5'7 140lbs. and they do provide enough support, but the balls of my feet are a bit sore by the end.

I know you dont want to buy more shoes, but I have now moved to the Saucony Fastwitch. They weigh 7.6oz, so I now use them for half/full marathons. I same the streaks for 5k/10ks. If I am injuried/sore, I even use the fastwitch for 10ks.

I would suggest trying the streaks out on a longer workout and see how you legs/feet hold up.

I've raced every distance from 3k to the marathon in them, and I got by OK. I've also raced half marathons in the Adidas Adizero PR, a lighter, flimsier shoe, with no troubles. I'm "heavy" for a short distance runner, at 5'7" and 145-147 lbs.

If you can get through your long runs and longer workouts in the shoe with no problems, the race should be fine too. If you haven't worn them in training for at least 13 miles easy and plenty of long HM sessions, then I dunno, maybe not, hard to say.

been there. done that. wore them. liked them. 2 1/2 marathons. been there. done that. liked them.

Your legs will get tired from the pounding in the second half and tired legs are not as fast as fresh legs. I'd suggest a lightweight trainer, something with some cushioning. You might give up a few ounces in weight but you will apreciate them by mile ten.

I practically ran a summer in Nike streaks. You will be fine. One half won't do too much damage.

5'6" 130# master. Neutral form. No current injuries. I've worn a pair for 2 half's and a 10 mile race with no troubles. Will wear the same pair this Saturday for another half. I like'm.

alright, thanks for all the replies... although I dont ever trust a red sox fan

I havent worn them on a long run and dont really plan to. I usually just save flats for faster track type work, have worn them for about 6+ miles worth of this, but not on long or easy runs or even longer tempos.

Maybe I'll try them out for a longer tempo, 50 min or so, and see how that goes.

I"m about the same size: 6ft3, 165. I've worn the streaks for a 10 miler and they barely hold up. I agree with the guy that says the balls of your feet will take a pounding; that's where I noticed it.

I've done 1 1/2 marathon and wore the t5s from brooks. My legs took a pounding and I was beginning to cramp the last 2 miles. So much so that it cost me about 20 seconds I think. I just couldn't pick up the pace because my hamstring were about to lock up.

If this is a big race for you, a focus of your season, then I wouldn't risk it. It's not worth trying to skimp on shoes if you're breaking down the last couple of miles because you're shoes are too light. Trust me. Wearing shoes that were too light have caused me several wasted marathons.