Nike Zoom Elite 9

It's looks promising. A size 10 weighs 8 oz, and the rubber looks just as durable as the previous model.

So they shaved down the weight, re-engineered the mesh to make it more flexible, and maintained the tough sole that it is known for....It looks like a 400-500 mile shoe.

At 8oz, it could possibly be used as a racer for some, similar to the zantes. My problem with Nike's specific racing shoes is that they all have shanks built into the midsoles. I am not a fan of that. ...

scorpion_runner wrote:

It's looks promising. A size 10 weighs 8 oz, and the rubber looks just as durable as the previous model.

So they shaved down the weight, re-engineered the mesh to make it more flexible, and maintained the tough sole that it is known for....It looks like a 400-500 mile shoe.

At 8oz, it could possibly be used as a racer for some, similar to the zantes. My problem with Nike's specific racing shoes is that they all have shanks built into the midsoles. I am not a fan of that. ...

According to a "running expert" from Nike.com, the Elite 9 runs firmer than the Elite 8. I was hoping for a bit more cushion, realizing, of course, it's a performance trainer.

ShoeSeeker wrote:

scorpion_runner wrote:

It's looks promising. A size 10 weighs 8 oz, and the rubber looks just as durable as the previous model.

So they shaved down the weight, re-engineered the mesh to make it more flexible, and maintained the tough sole that it is known for....It looks like a 400-500 mile shoe.

At 8oz, it could possibly be used as a racer for some, similar to the zantes. My problem with Nike's specific racing shoes is that they all have shanks built into the midsoles. I am not a fan of that. ...

According to a "running expert" from Nike.com, the Elite 9 runs firmer than the Elite 8. I was hoping for a bit more cushion, realizing, of course, it's a performance trainer.

I would take that with a grain of salt. Nike is not really known for hard firm midsoles. Even their specific racers are not hard, even though they are supposed to be firm. It might have a little bit more snap to it, but there is still going to be some comfort to it, especially since it has a zoom/cushlon midsole.

Man, if this fits like the Zante, but has a more durbale sole, this will be my everything shoe. The sole on the Zante will endure no more than 200 miles tops, and the foam dies out around that time as well....However, it's an amazing simple running shoe.

Please be everything for me !...please! lol

I felt the exact same with the old asics hyperspeeds such as the 3 and 4. The shoe was great except the forefoot rubber was shredded after 150 miles. I wish more companies would go with full carbon outsoles as opposed to just putting it in the heel for the majority of runners who heelstrike.

I am picking my pair up tomorrow if I can get there with all this NC snow. I've had at least 1 pair of every model since they came out.

My running shop owner said that these are supposed to be more stable than the last pair which made me think they may be more clunky. I would hate to see that. I actually thought he was ordering me the 8s but he got 9s instead. I didn't realize they had even been released yet.

The Zoom Elite 8 is 7.9 oz, compared to 10 oz for the Zoom Elite 8, 1.8 oz for the Pegasus 33 or 6.8 oz for the Streak 6.

My beef with the Elite 8 was that the durability on the forefoot was terrible. The Elite 9 now has a high density carbon rubber outsole which should remedy that. It's scaled down quite a bit, but with a full length Cushlon midsole and Zoom Air in the forefoot it should be a smooth ride.

I just got mine today and haven't worn them yet. I'll take them for a spin tomorrow and report back. Feedback that I've seen so far has been overwhelmingly positive. I think that they really got it right with this one.

Been Jammin wrote:

I am picking my pair up tomorrow if I can get there with all this NC snow. I've had at least 1 pair of every model since they came out.

My running shop owner said that these are supposed to be more stable than the last pair which made me think they may be more clunky. I would hate to see that. I actually thought he was ordering me the 8s but he got 9s instead. I didn't realize they had even been released yet.

I ordered a pair. Will report back after some test runs.

nikeman wrote:

The Zoom Elite 8 is 7.9 oz, compared to 10 oz for the Zoom Elite 8, 1.8 oz for the Pegasus 33 or 6.8 oz for the Streak 6.

My beef with the Elite 8 was that the durability on the forefoot was terrible. The Elite 9 now has a high density carbon rubber outsole which should remedy that. It's scaled down quite a bit, but with a full length Cushlon midsole and Zoom Air in the forefoot it should be a smooth ride.

I just got mine today and haven't worn them yet. I'll take them for a spin tomorrow and report back. Feedback that I've seen so far has been overwhelmingly positive. I think that they really got it right with this one.

Runningwarehouse.com describes the outsole as "Duralon" a "thin layer of blown rubber." That wouldn't be very durable. Hope you're right instead.

[quote]nikeman wrote:

The Zoom Elite 8 is 7.9 oz, compared to 10 oz for the Zoom Elite 8, 1.8 oz for the Pegasus 33 or 6.8 oz for the Streak 6.

I'll take the Pegasus at 1.8 oz.

I put about 300 miles on these shoes while marathon training. excellent choice for a marathon racing shoe, or for long workouts.

shoe was good after 300 miles but I haven't worn them since my marathon as I had to send them back to nike.

Funny enough, I bought the Zante for the marathon right before I got the nike testers. I like the nikes better. the zante is less firm and might not do as well over 2+ hours. disclaimer, I haven't worn the zante as much so it isnt a fair comparison

Pegasus 33 is 10.8 oz. Sorry about the typo.

Nikeman, Can you share any thoughts on the Vomero 12 and do you know if the upper was improved on the Free RN Distance 2?

Gorilla Boy wrote:

Nikeman, Can you share any thoughts on the Vomero 12 and do you know if the upper was improved on the Free RN Distance 2?

I tried it. It's similar to the Vomero 11. Slightly softer ride and better fitting upper. I didn't put in any miles to evaluate wear. For someone with a very neutral gait looking for maximum cushioning it should be a good choice.

Vomero 12 has a better upper with a 3/4 bootie and the dynamic fit lacing system (integrated Flywire). Not impressed with the outsole on the Vomero 12. It's a blown rubber. It should be a softer ride, but I predict that there will be durability issues

Thanks for the reply nikeman. what's your shoe of choice these days?

Currently in the Pegasus 33 Shield for the bulk of my miles. Will start to mix in the Zoom Elite 9. Using the Streak 6 for tempo runs and races and the Streak LT3 for shorter races. Ran my last marathon in the Zoom Speed Rival, which is a Japanese market shoe.

My beef with the 8 was a lack of stability. I've never been a person who needs a stability shoe, but found my foot rolling more than I'd like in the 8. In fact, I found the Streak much more stable despite its role as lightweight racer. Hoping they've fixed that as I was a big fan of everything prior to the 8.

As an aside, not a big fan of the styling on the 9 but that's life.

Nikeman is it fair to assume that the Zoom All Out aren't intended for serious training and are more along the lines of an Air Max shoe for recreational runners and casual wear?

The Zoom All Out is more along the lines of a trainer than a running shoes. It would be better for faster paced running like speed drills.. Too clunky to be a serious running shoe.