Nike Flyknit Trainer - Terrible shoe or just me?

Running Shoes/Running Gear Shoes

11 years ago 01/10/2013 7:20pm EST

I recently got a pair of these shoes, perfect size. I noticed they are really hard in the heel of the shoe, like they have taken an ordinary running shoe and just removed all the padding. Strange, but I took it for a run. I noticed it slipped slightly all the way, got big blisters and can't really use them anymore.

Several of my running mates have tried them and everyone feels it slips on the heel, other than that its a great shoe.

Seems so strange to make such a good shoe and than have it be so terrible fitted, does anyone else have this problem or a solution to it?

11 years ago 01/10/2013 7:50pm EST

re: Yeeep

Same problem here, epic blisters after the first day.

11 years ago 01/10/2013 7:53pm EST

re: Yeeep

I have worn the shoe and returned it because it just wasn't working for me. Not soft enough, the upper gave me issues as well around the toebox, but not around the heel like you mentioned.

I would classify this shoe as sort of a bust. The concept is interesting - but I just feel like they haven't "perfected" the shoe yet. I'm wondering if all the Nike elite runners are getting better versions of the shoe.

11 years ago 01/10/2013 7:54pm EST

re: Yeeep

If you take out "flyknit", you get Nike trainer

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11 years ago 01/10/2013 9:39pm EST

re: Yeeep

It seems to me that the usual time from development for Nike athletes to development for market was rushed because of the demand for them around the Olympics. I might try a future version of them if they're still around.

11 years ago 01/11/2013 12:52am EST

re: Yeeep

Very true. I still wear them but im not a big fan. Heel also feels like it slips for me the whole way. have to make sure im wearing good socks. i like my elites tho

11 years ago 01/11/2013 2:01am EST

re: Boat

I returned mine because of the flywire snapping and the fitting was horrid. Felt Nike would have been better to add elastic into the upper material and reduce the stiffness of the shoe.

11 years ago 01/18/2013 10:01am EST

re: Yeeep

its the truth i love the shoe, but no matter what size you wear it always seems to be a little loose in the heel are and tends to slip. other than that im a fan of the shoe

11 years ago 01/18/2013 11:37am EST

re: Jacob Kernell

Have not had any real issues with mine other than the cushioning being a bit lacking. Like the fit, feel and look of them but my legs tend to feel beat up after finishing runs in them. Not sure why this is, as I have lighter racing flats that do not have as harsh a ride. Probably the biggest telling feature is that I wear my Zoom Elites about 3x as much. Love the concept and potential for the flyknits, but they may be a couple of models away from perfecting the concept.

11 years ago 01/18/2013 12:11pm EST

re: Yeeep

Hate to say it , but you bought a fashion shoe to run in. Flyknit was rushed in for the Oly year , as a fashion upper , very cool , unlimited options , as a performance upper package terrible.

11 years ago 01/19/2013 12:34am EST

re: Yeeep

I cannot believe anyone would buy the Nike Flyknit Trainers. According to it's specs, it's a fast trainer. It's a conspiracy. Nobody needs that shoe. It's Nikes way of making 300 dollars because the Flyknit Racer goes along with it. Get the Flyknit Racer and regular trainers.

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