The innovative Nike Flyknit Racer Unisex Running Shoe gets its structure and support from Nike Flyknit technology. As a result, its incredibly lightweight, with a precision fit that feels like a second skin. Its no wonder the worlds best marathon runners are wearing it in competition. Sizes are in Men Sizes.
The innovative Nike Flyknit Racer Unisex Running Shoe gets its structure and support from Nike Flyknit technology. As a result, its incredibly lightweight, with a precision fit that feels like a second skin. Its no wonder the worlds best marathon runners are wearing it in competition. Sizes are in Men Sizes.
The innovative Nike Flyknit Racer Unisex Running Shoe gets its structure and support from Nike Flyknit technology. As a result, its incredibly lightweight, with a precision fit that feels like a second skin. Its no wonder the worlds best marathon runners are wearing it in competition. Sizes are in Men Sizes.
The innovative Nike Flyknit Racer Unisex Running Shoe gets its structure and support from Nike Flyknit technology. As a result, its incredibly lightweight, with a precision fit that feels like a second skin. Its no wonder the worlds best marathon runners are wearing it in competition. Sizes are in Men Sizes.
Last updated at 04/27/2025 00:30:12
originally posted on store.nike.com
I recently purchased the Nike Flyknit racer, I run at least 25 miles a week and I run both outdoors and sometimes on the treadmill, and I have to say I have never felt any other shoe that fits perfectly on my foot like this one. I rated the Flyknit based on its comfortableness, breathability and its fit, to start off as I said before this shoe is very comfortable whenever and wherever I run I never get any bruises or scratches on my heel and my toes unlike my other running and training shoes, using the Flyknit while running it feels so comfortable that it is as if I am not wearing shoes at all and I find it amazing at how light it is. In addition, I also did a speed test on it using my old Nike LunarGlide shoes and for me LunarGlide is also very comfortable but it ... MoreI recently purchased the Nike Flyknit racer, I run at least 25 miles a week and I run both outdoors and sometimes on the treadmill, and I have to say I have never felt any other shoe that fits perfectly on my foot like this one. I rated the Flyknit based on its comfortableness, breathability and its fit, to start off as I said before this shoe is very comfortable whenever and wherever I run I never get any bruises or scratches on my heel and my toes unlike my other running and training shoes, using the Flyknit while running it feels so comfortable that it is as if I am not wearing shoes at all and I find it amazing at how light it is. In addition, I also did a speed test on it using my old Nike LunarGlide shoes and for me LunarGlide is also very comfortable but it sometimes gives me bruises and scratches when I am running, after the speed test the result of my test was I was 2.35 seconds faster using my new Flyknit racer and I came off with no bruises or scratches! Although I do admit there are some durability problems on the shoes after two weeks of using it I see small scratches on the front sole of the shoe, although this does not bother me too much.Using the Flyknit racer I also do not get too much of a sweaty feet as I did before, I mean if you are running your feet are going to sweat and all, but I noticed after using the Flyknit the shoes itself has a lot of holes that let air circulate and go through my feet easier therefore I don’t feel as hot running with Flyknit unlike my other shoes and because of this my feet sweat less. In addition, it really helps me up my speed and endurance if my feet don’t get too hot easily. Finally the fit, I really like the feel and the fit of the Flyknit the first time I took it out on a run it didn’t feel too well and it’s kind of small for me, but after the run it did not give me bruises or scratches so I decided to give it another chance after two or three uses it got really comfortable and fits really easily on my foot.Overall I am giving this shoe a rating of four, I hope you make more shoes like this. Great job Nike!
originally posted on store.nike.com
i been a major fan of flyknits especially flyknit racer, flyknit lunar 1 and 2014 flyknit 4.0. These shoes is amazing! I get compliments of my shoes so much that I decided to buy 4 flyknit racers! What I like about the flyknit racers is that its really durable and comfortable and when you first wear it, it will hurt but over time the more you wear it the more it will form to your feet. I especially like these for their multicolor and the patterns on the flyknits. I like that Nike are bring back the original color ways of the flyknit racers and are continually making more colors for the flyknit racer. I would rate these shoes 10/10! Best casual shoes to dress them up or dress them down and best running shoes for you buck!
originally posted on store.nike.com
I run in-between 60-70 miles a week with tempos, long stead state, threshold, fartleks and distance speed work runs mixed in. And these shoes have been the best all around shoes Ive ever worn hands down.Breathabilty and traction on all surfaces have been incredible. Very light but with just enough amount of cushioning so you wont beat your legs/feet up. Be sure to run atleast 50% - 60% of your runs on soft surfaces like grass, dirt trails, rubberized track etc.. in these shoes though or you will probably feel discomfort from the minimal amount of cushion.I've found that I can run up to a half marathon fully comfortable in these and they are super fast enough to even do 1200 to mile speed-work intervals on the track.Durability is pretty good but I did find that ... MoreI run in-between 60-70 miles a week with tempos, long stead state, threshold, fartleks and distance speed work runs mixed in. And these shoes have been the best all around shoes Ive ever worn hands down.Breathabilty and traction on all surfaces have been incredible. Very light but with just enough amount of cushioning so you wont beat your legs/feet up. Be sure to run atleast 50% - 60% of your runs on soft surfaces like grass, dirt trails, rubberized track etc.. in these shoes though or you will probably feel discomfort from the minimal amount of cushion.I've found that I can run up to a half marathon fully comfortable in these and they are super fast enough to even do 1200 to mile speed-work intervals on the track.Durability is pretty good but I did find that the in-sole cushion gets worn out and beat up badly. Its normal though and happens with every shoe. Wish nike sold the in-sole cushion separately so I can replace my worn out ones. I've given these shoes a beating with around 300 miles on them and I think I can give them another 70-100 before structural integrity starts giving out. Just need new in-sole cushions though.Overall these are the best shoes and I'ld buy 15 pairs enough for the whole year if I had the money. This is the perfect runners running shoe for racing and training.In the future for serious athletes I wish nike could evolve purchasing methods to include something like a monthly bill for a pair a month or yearly discounted rate for 12-15 pairs of the same shoes to be shipped to you all at once so when a pair wears out you can just keep going instead of having to shop and wait for the new pair to come in. This would be perfect for me at the beginning of the year if can just stock up on these and then throw down 2000+ miles for the year on the same running shoes. I know its not part of the actual shoe review but just ideas to consider for the serious athletes.
| Style | Sneaker |
| Shade | White-Dark Grey |
| Upper Material | Mesh |
I recently purchased the Nike Flyknit racer, I run at least 25 miles a week and I run both outdoors and sometimes on the treadmill, and I have to say I have never felt any other shoe that fits perfectly on my foot like this one. I rated the Flyknit based on its comfortableness, breathability and its fit, to start off as I said before this shoe is very comfortable whenever and wherever I run I never get any bruises or scratches on my heel and my toes unlike my other running and training shoes, using the Flyknit while running it feels so comfortable that it is as if I am not wearing shoes at all and I find it amazing at how light it is. In addition, I also did a speed test on it using my old Nike LunarGlide shoes and for me LunarGlide is also very comfortable but it ... MoreI recently purchased the Nike Flyknit racer, I run at least 25 miles a week and I run both outdoors and sometimes on the treadmill, and I have to say I have never felt any other shoe that fits perfectly on my foot like this one. I rated the Flyknit based on its comfortableness, breathability and its fit, to start off as I said before this shoe is very comfortable whenever and wherever I run I never get any bruises or scratches on my heel and my toes unlike my other running and training shoes, using the Flyknit while running it feels so comfortable that it is as if I am not wearing shoes at all and I find it amazing at how light it is. In addition, I also did a speed test on it using my old Nike LunarGlide shoes and for me LunarGlide is also very comfortable but it sometimes gives me bruises and scratches when I am running, after the speed test the result of my test was I was 2.35 seconds faster using my new Flyknit racer and I came off with no bruises or scratches! Although I do admit there are some durability problems on the shoes after two weeks of using it I see small scratches on the front sole of the shoe, although this does not bother me too much.Using the Flyknit racer I also do not get too much of a sweaty feet as I did before, I mean if you are running your feet are going to sweat and all, but I noticed after using the Flyknit the shoes itself has a lot of holes that let air circulate and go through my feet easier therefore I don’t feel as hot running with Flyknit unlike my other shoes and because of this my feet sweat less. In addition, it really helps me up my speed and endurance if my feet don’t get too hot easily. Finally the fit, I really like the feel and the fit of the Flyknit the first time I took it out on a run it didn’t feel too well and it’s kind of small for me, but after the run it did not give me bruises or scratches so I decided to give it another chance after two or three uses it got really comfortable and fits really easily on my foot.Overall I am giving this shoe a rating of four, I hope you make more shoes like this. Great job Nike!
i been a major fan of flyknits especially flyknit racer, flyknit lunar 1 and 2014 flyknit 4.0. These shoes is amazing! I get compliments of my shoes so much that I decided to buy 4 flyknit racers! What I like about the flyknit racers is that its really durable and comfortable and when you first wear it, it will hurt but over time the more you wear it the more it will form to your feet. I especially like these for their multicolor and the patterns on the flyknits. I like that Nike are bring back the original color ways of the flyknit racers and are continually making more colors for the flyknit racer. I would rate these shoes 10/10! Best casual shoes to dress them up or dress them down and best running shoes for you buck!
I run in-between 60-70 miles a week with tempos, long stead state, threshold, fartleks and distance speed work runs mixed in. And these shoes have been the best all around shoes Ive ever worn hands down.Breathabilty and traction on all surfaces have been incredible. Very light but with just enough amount of cushioning so you wont beat your legs/feet up. Be sure to run atleast 50% - 60% of your runs on soft surfaces like grass, dirt trails, rubberized track etc.. in these shoes though or you will probably feel discomfort from the minimal amount of cushion.I've found that I can run up to a half marathon fully comfortable in these and they are super fast enough to even do 1200 to mile speed-work intervals on the track.Durability is pretty good but I did find that ... MoreI run in-between 60-70 miles a week with tempos, long stead state, threshold, fartleks and distance speed work runs mixed in. And these shoes have been the best all around shoes Ive ever worn hands down.Breathabilty and traction on all surfaces have been incredible. Very light but with just enough amount of cushioning so you wont beat your legs/feet up. Be sure to run atleast 50% - 60% of your runs on soft surfaces like grass, dirt trails, rubberized track etc.. in these shoes though or you will probably feel discomfort from the minimal amount of cushion.I've found that I can run up to a half marathon fully comfortable in these and they are super fast enough to even do 1200 to mile speed-work intervals on the track.Durability is pretty good but I did find that the in-sole cushion gets worn out and beat up badly. Its normal though and happens with every shoe. Wish nike sold the in-sole cushion separately so I can replace my worn out ones. I've given these shoes a beating with around 300 miles on them and I think I can give them another 70-100 before structural integrity starts giving out. Just need new in-sole cushions though.Overall these are the best shoes and I'ld buy 15 pairs enough for the whole year if I had the money. This is the perfect runners running shoe for racing and training.In the future for serious athletes I wish nike could evolve purchasing methods to include something like a monthly bill for a pair a month or yearly discounted rate for 12-15 pairs of the same shoes to be shipped to you all at once so when a pair wears out you can just keep going instead of having to shop and wait for the new pair to come in. This would be perfect for me at the beginning of the year if can just stock up on these and then throw down 2000+ miles for the year on the same running shoes. I know its not part of the actual shoe review but just ideas to consider for the serious athletes.
I got a pair of these bad boys earlier this year and up until recently it was one of the best running shoes I've ever owned. Unfortunately the bottom black sole started detaching and I can feel it fold as I run/walk sometimes. I know its bound to happen due to wear and tear but I've only had them for less than a year and expected them to last longer. It's unfortunate because I love Nike and the Flyknit. I was looking into getting a pair of the new Mariah's but now I'm a little weary due to the circumstances. In the end If it weren't for this incident id give the Flyknit Racer 5 stars. I'd like to think maybe my pair were just defective. Don't let me stop you from owning your own pair.
I use to wear 7.5 sneaker shoes(varies brands).I still wear the Nike Flyknit 1.0(like a sock wrapped around ankle) with thin ankle socks.Now, the NIKE FLYKNIT RACER (size7.5) with black thin ankle socks.The NIKE FLYKNIT RACER has the foot arc that makes the fitting more comfortable than the Flyknit 1.0. Also the NIKE FLYKNIT RACER has holes above the toe area and the mid side of the shoe. So far the shoe hasn't given me any sores from wearing too long. Yes these running shoes seems like a 6.5 to actual feet size. there's i think half a inch to 3-quater of a inch room from the big toe to the wall.Forgive me for a bad written review. I love the NIKE FLYKNIT RACER. i would like to buy a second pair.
When I work out I usually don't jog, but hit the weights instead. I do sweat a lot and having an airy shoe made out of flyknit helps a ton and makes working out even more comfortable. I love the close fit of the shoe. It's not tight, but feels like it's apart of your foot. I went a half size down to get that feeling. These do run narrow, but even with my wider foot the shoe feels great. When I have jogged in them they're fantastic. Having the zoom unit in the heel makes the shoe feel super comfortable while jogging, almost making it feel like you're being propelled forward with each stride. Outside of the gym, the shoe is still amazing. The Neo Turquoise color way is easy on the eyes. I can throw these on with jeans or shorts and I'll still look good. Solid 9/10.
I typically run in a 10.5 shoe, but bought a size 10 in this one. The minimal fly knit material keeps the shoe light and breathable. For reference, I am a 6 foot 200lb runner, typically running half marathons at an 8 minute 30 second pace. My foot is average to slightly wider, but not much. The platform underfoot is narrow, but adequate and supportive as a road running shoe. I wouldnt wear this as a cross trainer, as it is too unstable and not designed for that. This is an all out speed shoe. The zoom air in heel and forefoot feels great, even after 16 miles. I will be wearing these for my upcoming marathon. I first tested these on a short 6 mile tempo run. They felt great. The next test was a very hilly half marathon with sections on dirt road that was strewn with ... MoreI typically run in a 10.5 shoe, but bought a size 10 in this one. The minimal fly knit material keeps the shoe light and breathable. For reference, I am a 6 foot 200lb runner, typically running half marathons at an 8 minute 30 second pace. My foot is average to slightly wider, but not much. The platform underfoot is narrow, but adequate and supportive as a road running shoe. I wouldnt wear this as a cross trainer, as it is too unstable and not designed for that. This is an all out speed shoe. The zoom air in heel and forefoot feels great, even after 16 miles. I will be wearing these for my upcoming marathon. I first tested these on a short 6 mile tempo run. They felt great. The next test was a very hilly half marathon with sections on dirt road that was strewn with large rocks (a few inches across) from rain the days prior. Despite the uneven surfaces I felt fast and stable. At the end of the race my feet felt good, and I had enough energy from not lugging heavy shoes to attack the hills at a 7 minute pace. The responsiveness of this shoe was great, and the breathability was appreciated on a 90 degree day. Overall I recommend these for the avid racer who wants lightweight cushioning and responsiveness from their shoe.
Im not a runner but have recently started strength training. And because is this have realized how awesome athletic clothing actually is. Due to this most of my wardrobe has switched and I find myself wearing sweats (Nike tech fleece), shorts, and t shirts, all the time. My current trainers are a little beet up and I just wanted something more aesthetically pleasing to match the rest of my clothes. When these fly knits came in I was very please with how they looked. And when I put them on I was even more excited about how they felt. For such a low profile shoe, the sole was very comfortable and the fly knit upper is perfect for summers. Very excited to put more miles on these shoes.
LOVE this shoe. I am a marathon runner and I have a couple different kinds of runners. This is definitely my favorite light weight racer. I see it on people all the time so I figured I would give it a shot. Definitely was nervous about the Unisex fit but it fit my foot like a glove. Seems to run narrow which wasn't a problem for me but something to be cautious of. Very comfortable and springy. Ultra light weight. The upper is incredibly comfortable and conforms to your feet. I cannot say enough good things. Definitely recommend (they are stylish too which is an absolute plus).
I'll mention first that I'm not a runner, and got these for casual shoes (I have two pairs). Mostly I really enjoy wearing them because they look awesome, are super lightweight and breathable, and have a reasonable amount of cushioning.My only complaints are regarding the midsole construction:1) I feel a pretty sudden dip right in the middle of my arch. Like the heel offset isn't a smooth decline.2) when I'm walking I feel my ankles dip inward rather than being supported down a neutral stride.Anyway, neither of those problems are bad enough to prevent me enjoying the shoes, I would just look out for them when you try them on, especially if you do plan to run in them.
| Style | Sneaker |
| Shade | White-Dark Grey |
| Upper Material | Mesh |
