NIKE Women's Vista Lite Walking Shoe

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It offers great impact absorption and a soft feel when landing, but also delivers a springy sensation at toe-off. In some cases these cookies can improve the speed with which we can process your request as they allow us to remember site preferences that you’ve selected.

In our testing, we found its stable, smooth ride made it great for longer efforts, and one of our wear testers loved using it for everyday training.The company adopted the Nike moniker in 1978 and, since then, the brand has grown into a global sporting goods powerhouse with a knack for creating high-performance running shoes. On the upper, the Flyknit material is constructed with breathability zones in high-heat areas to keep your feet cool, and compared to Nike’s race-oriented models, it features a beefier design that’s more durable, so it can withstand high-mileage training routines. The Wildhorse is a capable all-terrain trail shoe that serves up reliable traction and a cushioned ride. It pairs well with a forefoot rock plate that protects your feet from sharp rocks and debris on the ground.

Kipchoge used his Alphaflys to set the current official marathon record—2:01:09—in 2022, and he also wore them while winning his second Olympic marathon gold medal. If “Just Do It” is your mantra, too, I can also point you to the best Nike running shoes for a variety of running needs and disciplines, including racing shoes and trail shoes. The forefoot outsole rubber is 2mm thinner, allowing a 2mm increase in forefoot foam for increased cushioning. In my testing, the Peg Trail 4 provided lockdown grip on the dirt, didn’t create lug feedback on pavement, and kept my feet dry and warm, too. To make this guide as helpful as possible, I focused on performance running shoes that feature the brand’s latest cushioning foams, midsole tech, and upper designs, while making sure to pick models for all kinds of runners, from racing shoes to trail runners.But for longer efforts and general training runs, the Pegasus offers a smooth ride with enough springiness to keep you surging forward.

Nike makes two cushioning foams that provide support across most of its running lineup – React and ZoomX. To select them, I reviewed the Nike shoe lineup and talked with a brand representative to learn about its latest shoes. In addition, the medial side of the midsole is shaped to resist compression, which helps the shoe feel less wobbly when cornering. It’s held up through countless hikes and trail runs, and I especially appreciate the springy feel of the React foam and the outsole’s lockdown traction.The relatively thin midsole is made of a full-length layer of ZoomX foam for a plush-yet-springy ride, and instead of a carbon fiber plate, Nike embedded a short PEBA plate at midfoot. Though it’s now a dominant presence in the world of sports, Nike comes from humble beginnings rooted in running: It all started with University of Oregon runner Phil Knight selling imported shoes from the back of his car. The current model, the Alphafly 2, features thinner outsole rubber and more ZoomX foam at the forefoot. If you like a versatile, cushioned shoe that doesn’t weigh you down and feels peppy enough for faster paces, you should be looking at Nike. As the label on the heel proudly states, it’s the original “super shoe,” and it’s still going strong.