I had a chance to try on both the trainer and racer and basically I was unimpressed by the shoe. Sure it was light but other than that what benefits does the racer or trainer have compared to other comparable shoes? Currently I think the shoes are all hype.
I saw a pair at fit2run the other day. I picked it up and put it down.
I tried on a pair at my LRS. They seem like bricks to me. the entire sole is very stiff. They also have a high heal/toe offset that is noticeable when even walking.
I was hoping for something special but am completely let down.
I went for a 5 mile run in the new Nike Flyknit Trainer yesterday.
It is built on a much narrower last than Pegasus, Lunar line etc; closer to Streaks.
Good cushioning in the right places, very comfortable upper. I went for half size below normal Nike sizing based on trying the Flyknit Racer and reading that both models are a bit big.
Overall I am very impressed with the shoe, supportative, cushioning but not mushy. At 7.5 ounces (I think) it's between a racing flat and regular trainer. I'm not sure how the durability will be obvioulsy.
Since I do like it I will try to stock up as Nike will surely change it drastically! Once a few fatties buy it, complain it is too narrow, they will change to accomadate them.
I was lucky to get the white with black special edition, although I don't really care too much about color.
I would say it would be good for regular runs and faster paced runs. Maybe not that great for trails or grass based on the sole. Likely a good treadmill shoe as well.
I have it. I like it so far but I am not sure it is worth the $150 price tag. I am upping my mileage and figured it would be a good shoe for long runs since it has decent cushioning but still very responsive. I liken it to a PUMA Faas 250 but with more cushion.
I like the no-waste production angle, too, but I am not 100% sure it is true.
I was hoping the trainer would be a bit wider, but I am fine with the narrow last. I feel like it is very close to the racer, though. Seems a bit redundant, IMHO.
They do seem like the racers which are $175 here in Canada; I'm definitly not in shape to make use of that much shoe!
I don't think I'm convinced. They look pretty clunky to me. I'm happy in my saucony grid A5s
I don't think I'm convinced. They look pretty clunky to me. I'm happy in my saucony grid A5s[/quote]
See, I am coming from being in A5s too and the racer and trainer don't compare. I don't feel that they would hold for high mileage and I imagine the first twig to snag the upper the whole thing will fall apart. For 150+ I'd expect a lot more from the shoe.
I did a little jogging in them on the treadmill at the store. First impression....a $90 shoe does the same thing and feels the same way. The fit was good but it wasn't mind blowing. The cushioning is a similar feeling lunarlon that nike has in a lot of other CHEAPER shoes.
Nike, you say that the whole machine knitting process reduces cost....why are they $150? For $100 I'd buy them.
I waited around for the racer. Once my local store got it I was excited...until I put it on. It seemed loose on my foot and not attached, just hanging on. I passed and bought another pair of Zoom XC Streak LT or whatever they are named now. Saved enough cash for another pair of $60 shoes as well.
I was thinking it would feel snug like a Free upper.
Bob Jones, Jr wrote:
I waited around for the racer. Once my local store got it I was excited...until I put it on. It seemed loose on my foot and not attached, just hanging on. I passed and bought another pair of Zoom XC Streak LT or whatever they are named now. Saved enough cash for another pair of $60 shoes as well.
I was thinking it would feel snug like a Free upper.
FWIW, I sized down a 1/2 size, so that might have been the issue. I am not going to sit here and say it is the best shoe in the world, but I cannot really bash it other than the price. It needs to be a $100 shoe at MOST.
Bob Jones, Jr wrote:
I passed and bought another pair of Zoom XC Streak LT or whatever they are named now. Saved enough cash for another pair of $60 shoes as well.
That would be my question- is there any advantage over the Zoom XC which is a nice light shoe and a lot less money.
Where have you bought them in Canada?? I don't find any Flyknit's here... Thanks very much upfront!
I've been running workouts and tempo runs in the Flyknit racer for the last few months. I like 'em -- they definitely feel very light and fast. The loose feeling of the upper took me a few runs to get used to, but now I quite like the feeling. I'd get them again if I had the opportunity to get a good deal.
5.6 ounces for the flyknit racer versus 7.1 ounces for the streak 5. Any more reviews here?
table wrote:
Nike, you say that the whole machine knitting process reduces cost....why are they $150? For $100 I'd buy them.
Ummm... profit?
didn't like this shoe at all. felt like I was tying on a piece on rock hard clay loosely on my foot. felt like a $50 shoe with $175 price tag
just my two cents, buy it if you like it !