Nike Zoom Fly question

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10 years ago 01/30/2014 9:25am EST

I'm a neutral runner, and the Nike Pegasus has been my primary shoe for several years. For a lightweight trainer, I used to run in the Lunaryfly, but I found the most recent models to be too stiff.

I'm looking for another lightweight trainer. I've tried to Zoom Elite twice, but I ended up with minor injuries both times. I wanted to give the new Zoom Fly a try, but I'm concerned that since it's labeled as a support shoe that I'm going to have the same issue I had with the Elite.

Are there any neutral who have tried the Zoom Fly?

10 years ago 01/30/2014 10:38am EST

re: Slim

I used to run in Pegasus when it was the 27 and 28 model. Since then I've switched to the Structures and worn them as my regular trainer. I picked up the Zoom Fly a few weeks ago and have run in them three or four times. It feels much closer to the Pegasus than the Structure. I'd recommend trying them on in store before buying, but I think they're a pretty great shoe.

10 years ago 01/30/2014 11:23am EST

re: Forcerunner

Forcerunner wrote:
I used to run in Pegasus when it was the 27 and 28 model. Since then I've switched to the Structures and worn them as my regular trainer. I picked up the Zoom Fly a few weeks ago and have run in them three or four times. It feels much closer to the Pegasus than the Structure. I'd recommend trying them on in store before buying, but I think they're a pretty great shoe.

Thanks for the reply. Is there a medial post in the Zoom Fly? I think that's what gave me the trouble when I wore the Elite. Are they as soft a ride as the Pegasus 28?

10 years ago 01/30/2014 12:03pm EST

re: Slim

The Zoom Fly has a MUCH firmer midsole/ride than the Pegasus, which is a good or a bad thing depending on what you are looking for. I actually like it for speedwork/tempos (very responsive), but it is pretty harsh if it is going to be your only training shoe.

I usually run in neutral shoes, and I don't find the support in the Zoom Fly particularly obtrusive. Instead of a traditional dual density medial post, it uses "dynamic support," which is basically a slab of softer foam cut in a triangular shape that is encased in the phylon. (I know the description is confusing; just search google images for "nike dynamic support" and you'll see what I mean).

10 years ago 01/30/2014 12:24pm EST

re: Slim

Hmm I don't think it has a medial post. Basically it has the bottom of the Streak XC then a bit less cushioning than the Structure. I would say the Pegasus 28 was a bit softer ride than the Fly.

10 years ago 01/30/2014 12:33pm EST

re: Slim

10 years ago 01/31/2014 6:07pm EST

re: Tracbcbzxcbon

Buddy just made a review video on these. Doesn't really talk about the specific performance though, nice overview I guess:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyFQNYPadIY

Are these meant to be a trainer or racer?

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