Nike is undoubtedly one of the world’s most iconic athletic footwear brands and for good reason. With their reputation for fashion forward designs and ergonomically designed footwear, they’ve taken the world by storm.
Between their iconic Swoosh logo and “Just Do It” tagline, Nike is an unmistakable brand. In this guide, we explore the Best Nike Running Shoes For Men:
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 [For Beginners]
- Nike Free RN Flyknit [Knitted Upper]
- Nike Air Zoom Winflo 5 [Stability]
- Nike Run Swift [Neutral Stride]
- Nike Renew Rival [Most Stylish]
- Nike Downshifter 8 [Most Affordable]
- Nike Wildhorse 4 [Trail Shoes]
- Nike Revolution 4 [High Arches]
You can use the links above to jump ahead. We’ll also take a brief look at the typical running shoe features offered by the iconic brand.
Quick Buyer’s Guide
If you’re in a hurry, you can skip reading our guide and head straight to the retailers with the Quick Buy guide below. Otherwise, scroll down to learn about each shoe and their individual features.
What Are The Best Nike Running Shoes For Men?
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- Type: Running Shoe
- Upper: Flymesh
- Pricing: $120 [Buy Now On Zappos]
Overview
Nike’s Pegasus range is one of the brand’s most iconic standard bearers. While they’re best suited for road surfaces, their construction is versatile enough for most environments. Furthermore, the Pegasus 35 is a complete running shoe that’s great for beginners.
Key Features
The laces lock in place thanks to the Dynamic Flywire cables. Meanwhile, a rubber crash rail on the lateral outsole ensures a smooth stride as the full-length Zoom Air cushion offers excellent support for neutral to underpronating feet.
Best Colors
Available in a mind-boggling plethora of colours, it’s hard to pick a favourite. While the classic black and white design is perfectly adequate, you may prefer something more fashionable such as the Blue Force or Team Red.
- Type: Running Shoe
- Upper: Knit
- Pricing: $120 [Buy Now On Zappos]
Overview
Lightweight and breathable knit uppers have been gaining quite the following in recent years. From Nike’s premium Free RN range from the Flyknit sneaker, a bold and ergonomic shoe that gives a flexible and cosy fit.
Key Features
Thanks to the Phylon foam midsole, the Flyknit features excellent yet lightweight cushion. Furthermore, the rounded heel provides a well-designed counter for a natural running stride.
Best Colors
A selection of colours are available, which base themselves on black or white. Each option essentially has a coloured Swoosh logo and threading for a more stylish finish.
- Type: Running Shoe
- Uppers: Mesh
- Pricing: $90 [Buy Now On Zappos]
Overview
Ideal for those with flat feet or who overpronate, the Winflo 5 is an excellent running shoe with plenty of cushion and support in all the right places.
Key Features
Deep, high energising cushion provide excellent support alongside the Cushlon ST and crash rail. Meanwhile, an EVA stroble ensures shock absorption with every step.
Best Colors
There are quite a few colour styles to choose from. We have a preference for the neutral Olive mesh and its natural tones with an orange outsole. However, there are some nice grey colours with either blue or lime accents.
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- Type: Running Shoe
- Uppers: Mesh & Synthetic Overlay
- Pricing: $70 [Buy Now On Zappos]
Overview
A classic neutral sneaker, the Swift is great for versatile and daily use. They’re rather inexpensive for Nike sneakers and offer excellent all-round performance.
Key Features
Relatively basic as Nike go, the Swift features a lightly cushioned textile Fistole footbed with a regular lace-up closure. Meanwhile, the midsole is made from foam, which provides great shock absorption.
Best Colors
Fewer colours are available for this style but there are still a host to choose from. There’s plain black, grey, black with orange accents as well as a Team Red option.
- Type: Running Shoe
- Uppers: Mesh & Synthetic Overlays
- Pricing: $85 [Buy Now On Zappos]
Overview
The Rival has a unique and eye-catching design with its extra long tongue and quarter. For a stylish and different running shoe, these are an interesting choice.
Key Features
Designed with a Phylon midsole, the wearer benefits from superior cushion and support. The silhouette is low for extra flexibility yet its integrated tongue and tall quarter provides some extra support.
Best Colors
From Blue Void to Team Red, there are a myriad of colours to choose from. We’re quite fond of the black sneaker with the white sole and University Red Swoosh logo.
- Type: Running Shoe
- Uppers: Mesh & Synthetic Overlay
- Pricing: $60 [Buy Now On Zappos]
Overview
The Downshifter 8 is among the cheaper Nike shoes that we reviewed. However, it performs very well nonetheless. Ideal for road running, they can still be used for a range of other activities too.
Key Features
With a Phylon midsole, the wearer experiences excellent shock absorption. Furthermore, the moulded foam footbed provides cushion that locks the feet in place. Meanwhile, the deep flex groove in the outsole ensures a natural foot movement.
Best Colors
Along with the Pegasus 35, the Downshifter has probably the biggest range in colour choices available. While it’s hard to choose, we’re quite fond of the Gym Red colour.
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- Type: Running Shoe
- Uppers: Spacer Mesh & Synthetic
- Pricing: $110 [Buy Now On Zappos]