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    3.7 mm - 11.6 mm
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    87 mm - 100 mm
    87 mm 100 mm
  • Toebox width
    66 mm - 80 mm
    66 mm 80 mm
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    23 mm - 40 mm
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    31.8 AC - 37.8 AC
    31.8 AC 37.8 AC
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    0 mm - 9 mm
    0 mm 9 mm
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    4N - 29N
    4N 29N
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    4.5 oz - 8.8 oz
    4.5 oz 8.8 oz
  • Forefoot stack
    15 mm - 34 mm
    15 mm 34 mm
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    17 mm - 34 mm
    17 mm 34 mm
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    0.21 - 0.51
    0.21 0.51
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  • Difference in midsole softness in cold
    0% - 30%
    0% 30%

Lightweight Nike running shoes

16 shoes reviewed

  • Nike
  • Lightweight

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  1. 92
    Superb
    Nike Zoom Fly 6
    Any color
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - Ice Blue/Blue Fox-White-Brt Crimson-Univ Red (IQ9405411)
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - White (FN8454104)
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - Blue (FN8454403)
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - Multi (IM6367600)
    Nike Zoom Fly 6 - Blue (IO9572400)
    $170 $127
    Save 25%
  2. 89
    Great
    Nike Alphafly 3
    Any color
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Red (FD8315600)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Blue (FD8311400)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Burgundy Crush/Fuchsia Dream/Cave Purple/Oxygen Purple (IB4201600)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - White (FD8311101)
    Nike Alphafly 3 - Multi-Color/Multi-Color (HF7356900)
    $285 $150
    Save 47%
  3. 90
    Superb
    Nike Vaporfly 4
    Any color
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - White (HF6414001)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Red (HF6414600)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Multi (IM6366605)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Orange/Blue/Black (IO7549833)
    Nike Vaporfly 4 - Beige (HV6107100)
    $260 $147
    Save 44%
  4. Nike Pegasus Plus
    $180 $119
    Save 34%
  5. 86
    Great
    Nike Vaporfly 3
    $250 $120
    Save 52%
  6. Nike Streakfly 2
    $180 $153
    Save 15%
  7. Nike Flex Experience Run 12
    $75 $50
    Save 33%
  8. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2
    $225 $140
    Save 38%
  9. Nike Interact Run
    $85 $70
    Save 18%
  10. Nike ZoomX Streakfly
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
  11. Nike Free RN NN
    $100 $57
    Save 43%
  12. Nike Flex Run 2021
    $80 $60
    Save 25%
  13. Nike Alphafly 2
  14. Nike Free Run 5.0
    $100 $78
    Save 22%
  15. Nike Flex Experience Run 11
    $70 $40
    Save 43%
  16. Nike Downshifter 11

On this page, you'll find our lightweight Nike running shoe reviews for those who appreciate a pair that feels like it's barely there.  Whether you're looking for a daily beater for jogs and runs, a pair for when you want to pick up the tempo, or a race-day ally that will push you past the finish line, we've reviewed a ton of shoes that will fit your rotation. We test each of these in our lab and on our feet to nail down each important spec so you to know if it's the right pick for you.