Returning Zoom Fly Flyknit for Reebok Run Fast

Pong Lenis wrote:

I ordered a pair of the new Nike Zoom Fly Flyknit and am not that impressed with them. Thinking of returning them for the Reebok Run Fast or possibly the Skechers Razor 3.

Anyone try both the new Zoom Fly and the Run Fast and compare. I’m looking to use these for 5-mile tempo runs of 5:30 - 5:45 pace.

Send them back and get something else unless they blow you away, considering the price.

loved the reebok's 90 times more except for the blister they caused on my medial forefoot so I don't own either one anymore. Hoping the Razor 3 is the answer for me but waiting for a non-robot version.

The Zoom Fly Flyknit is definitely more of a longer-distance shoe. The Floatride Run Fast and Razor 3 are pretty comparable. I think both are great options for faster training or road races. The Reebok has been my fast-day shoe for the past 4 months, and I just got the Skechers out for a first workout today. The Reebok is more supportive and has a more traditional heel drop, whereas the Skechers is lower drop, and doesn't have a firm rim restricting side-to-side movement. This can cause a bit of irritation. The Reebok is a little heavier, but has a more grippy outsole. The Reebok is more snappy, but the Skechers is more flexible. The Skechers feels more cushioned under the forefoot and midfoot, but the Reebok might win in the heel. Either way, neither feel slappy at all for their weight, and I think both are great options. The outsole of the Reebok would make it better than the Skechers on trails, grass, and the track. It is probably a bit more versatile because of that.

Honestly, I think these are the two best lightweight fast-day shoes out there and you won't go wrong with either.

Floatride Run Fast:

+Better for varied surfaces and traction

+More heel cushion

+Snappier

+Better Looking

+Fast and light with a protected and responsive ride

-The EVA rim makes the shoe snappy, but goes a little overboard. I would reduce the rim so that it doesn't ever rub and cause irritation, and this would probably save the shoe some more weight.

Go Run Razor 3:

+More natural & flexible

+More forefoot/midfoot cushion

+Fast and light with a protected and responsive ride

+No rubbing from the upper

+Lighter than the Reebok

-Not as versatile for multiple surfaces

-Looks like hot garbage

It took about 30-50 miles for the ZFF to feel good for me but now they're my best shoe.

Pong Lenis made me lol.

The Zoom Fly and the Reebok Fast fall into different categories.

The ZF has more weight, more support, more cushioning and is built on a much higher platform. It's squishy. For a competitive runner or high-mileage runner.... the ZF would be best suited as a daily trainer or long run shoe.

The Reebok Fast is more performance oriented... it's lighter, less structured, firmer, and is much lower to the ground. It's a faster shoe with quicker turnover. The Reebok Fast can primarily be used for workouts and races. Very efficient runners could also use it as a daily trainer.