Nike Shoes most similar to NB shoes?

CarleosCatharsis wrote:

I'm switching from NB to nike shoes and am looking for any advice on what Nike shoes to wear. I currently Run in Fresh Foam Boracay and Vongo. For flats, I wear 1500's.

If you are just looking to copy what you already have why the desire to switch?

Also both the Boracay and Vongo have 4 mm drop (i think) - i don't think nike makes training shoes like that

My team is switching unfortunately

What are the Vongo and Boracay similar to among other/previous NB shoes? eg 1400, 1600, 833/825/890.

I can't keep track of their new introductions. There needs to be a table of these.

Vongo is similar to the 1260, but with a smaller heel-toe drop and a generally better feel for the road (think of a supportive version of the nike free's, no post insert or plastic stuff). Boracay is similar to the 1080, but a little less stack height (less cushion in the heel).

if you're ride-or-die 4mm drop, the Nike Free RN Distance 2 is really the only thing that Nike has in common with the Boracay. otherwise I'd go with either the Pegasus or the Vomero. the Pegasus is a pretty standard, moderately responsive daily trainer, while the Vomero is its more plush cousin.

in regards to the Vongo, i'd say the LunarEpic is closest. i believe it's replacing the LunarGlide 8, a similar shoe that i think is being discontinued soon. the Structure is their flagship support shoe, but it does have posting which you may or may not like.

for flats, it's no contest -- the Streak 6 is your best bet.

Try and get the Lunar Forever 4s. Though after awhile the front of your knees might hurt.

1600s and the Streak 3 Lt are swappable.

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There was the LiveStrong series black'n'yellow really snazzy.

CarleosCatharsis wrote:

I'm switching from NB to nike shoes and am looking for any advice on what Nike shoes to wear. I currently Run in Fresh Foam Boracay and Vongo. For flats, I wear 1500's.

Before I can provide some information, I have to ask you a question.

Do you over pronate? You are currently wearing the Vongo and the 1500. Both of the shoes are stability shoes. However, the Boracay is a neutral standard trainer. So I am confused on how your foot pronates.

If you over pronate, then the Nike Structure would be similar to the Vongo ( which is a light stability performance trainer) , and the Nike Air Zoom Span would be the maximum trainer. Galen Rupp is a mild overpronator, and he uses the Nike Structure.

Nike does not make stability flats. So there is no equivalent to the NB 1500. Upper and midsole wise, the Nike Streak 6 is similar. But it is a neutral shoe.

You could also try the Nike Lunar Skyelux and the Lunar glide( I believe the shoe is being discontinue, but they still sell the shoe). Both are lightweight supportive trainers.

Air Pegasus,Vomero, and the Nike Lunar Epic are Neutral trainers. So if you are an overpronator. Those shoes will not provide you with any support.

Great comments above by Zante.

Would not recommend the Vomero 12. Heavy, lacks response. The Vomero 10 was a great shoe, Apparently, Nike intends for the Pegasus to be the lighter/responsive shoe in the neutral lineup.

I have really liked the zoom elite. More than Pegasus. Neutral midfoot runner. Why not mentioned am I missing something? Do not know the NB shoes for comparison. Prefer this Nike to zante or kinvara