KIT ZONE
£144.95 Want a race shoe that doesn't use carbon? Introducing the Streakfly…
Carbon-plated running shoes are currently attracting a lot of attention, but does Nike's lightest race shoe, the non-carbon Streakfly, give them a run for the money? We'll get to that in a minute, but first, how do they feel? Well, fit is true to size, with no rubbing or heel lift (even when running sockless), but we did note some scrunching in the upper. This didn't cause us any issues but it is something to consider for others.
The real magic of this shoe lies in the full ZoomX midsole. If you're a ZoomX fan (and who isn't?) you'll not be disappointed by the silky-smooth ride, soft landing and pop that comes from this midsole. There's also a half-length Pebax shank, which offered some stability through the arch. Despite the lower stack height (32mm heel and 26mm forefoot, resulting in a 6mm drop) and the craze forwe found the shoe to be comfortable at a variety of paces, but it really does come into its own at race pace.
