Thoughts on what's better? Are the Flyknits worth the extra 50? are they both equally narrow? Are the Nike pros adopting the flyknits at all or sticking to the zooms?
I wish stores near me carried both, but no such luck. I had some success with the zoom streak 3s in the half mar but they may have changed since then.
Thanks
The Streak 5 is specifically designed for the marathon and is going to be a lot more forgiving. The Flyknit Racer has a much firmer midsole. Width won't be a factor between the two shoes as much as cushioning. It depends on how fast you are and how much you weigh as well. I wore the Streak 5 at CIM and had zero problems with them. I wouldn't wear the Flyknit Racer in anything longer than a half marathon. If you're light and light on your feet you may be able to get away with it.
Thanks for the input. I have decent biomechanics but unfortunately my feet are flat and wide. The only reason I wanted to look at the flyknits after having success with the streaks is that it looked like the upper might support my shape off foot slightly better. I may just have to test them both out.
nikeman wrote:
The Streak 5 is specifically designed for the marathon and is going to be a lot more forgiving. The Flyknit Racer has a much firmer midsole. Width won't be a factor between the two shoes as much as cushioning. It depends on how fast you are and how much you weigh as well. I wore the Streak 5 at CIM and had zero problems with them. I wouldn't wear the Flyknit Racer in anything longer than a half marathon. If you're light and light on your feet you may be able to get away with it.
this response is perfect.
to follow up on ur question about having a wider foot, the two shoes are very similar in shape but if anything i find the arch area is a bit more aggressive (ie narrow) on the flyknit racers. if ur foot is truly wide stick with the streak 5. both are awesome options
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