My review of the Nike Skylon 2007

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16 years ago 07/31/2007 7:06pm EDT

I haven't seen much about this shoe yet, but I guess that it just came out 1-2 months ago, so here's my opinions so far.

Nice fitting upper, pleanty of cushioning, good arch support, smooth transition.

It doesn't feel ultra-light, but definately is lighter than most trainers.

It seems to have a sort of propulsion effect, that tends to get you quickly onto your forefoot.

It does seem to have a slightly higher heel than some other lightweight trainers that I have worn.

The fit may not work well for people with wider feet.

I have done two tempo-run's in them so far, and am very pleased.

I'm not a big Nike guy, and the only other Nike's that I wear is the Marathoner. How are the new neutral trainers? What is the difference between the Pegasus & Moto?

16 years ago 07/31/2007 8:34pm EDT

re: Doug E.

Zoom Hayward = 2007 Skylon

Yawn.

16 years ago 07/31/2007 8:41pm EDT

re: Doug E.

Doug E. wrote:
What is the difference between the Pegasus & Moto?

Imagine a cinder block attached to your foot. That's the Pegasus. Now imagine a cinder block with a visible air unit in the heel. That's the Moto.

16 years ago 07/31/2007 8:43pm EDT

re: Doug E.

The new Pegasus feels a little firmer and fairly stiff underfoot. While shoes like the Cumulus, Trigon Ride, and Wave Rider will feel more flexible in the forefoot, the Pegasus will feel more solid. And the foot is held very securely in the Peg. The Moto is a softer ride and has a softer, meshier upper. Nearly everyone that has tried on the Moto has noticed a lump under the forefoot (the front airbag combined with an insole that has a texture at the same spot). I would actually say that both are improvements over the previous versions, but the previously mentioned shoes (plus the new Radius and Supernova Cushion) will all actually sell better.

16 years ago 08/01/2007 11:52am EDT

re: drunk runner

What changes have been made from the Hayward to the latest edition of the Skylon? Is it an improvement. I like the Haywards with the exception of the narrow toe box.

16 years ago 08/01/2007 12:02pm EDT

re: Günther

The fit isn't really different. There's a notch for the achilles like most Nike's have now, the upper is much more breathable, and the plastic overlays are designed for better support. It's a good update, but not dramatically different. The midsole and outsole are identical to the Hayward. All the changes are for the better, and you can't always say that these days, regardless of the brand.

16 years ago 08/01/2007 12:29pm EDT

re: Günther

Toe box seemed a little wider, but not significant.

Upper is slightly different in terms of the us eof overlays, but it felt the same as the Hayward.

It looks like the Hayward, it feels like the Hayward, it must be a Hayward.

16 years ago 08/01/2007 1:20pm EDT

re: Boy Wonder

Boy Wonder wrote:
Toe box seemed a little wider, but not significant.
Upper is slightly different in terms of the us eof overlays, but it felt the same as the Hayward.
It looks like the Hayward, it feels like the Hayward, it must be a Hayward.

Bring back the Skylon from before the Hayward. Whay must all shoes become more and more bloated and cinder block like. This is devolution!

16 years ago 08/01/2007 1:40pm EDT

re: The Count

The last thing this shoe is, is "cinderblock-like." It's relatively light, and VERY cushiony.

As far as trainers go, if this shoe is too heavy for you, you might want to try barefoot, or training in spikes 24-7.

16 years ago 08/20/2007 11:10am EDT

re: orbitboy

Anybody else tried the new Skylon's? How do you like them? Improvement over the Hayward? Thanks.

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