Nike Lunar Racer redesign - input needed

I always had to cut the backs of them because the fabric rubs (i dont wear socks). Make a better heal fabric that is soft.

Also make them black on black. They are too flashy.

My 2 cents:

Keep the fit - low volume, narrow-ish - it's a winner. Definitely like to see better color options. I understand the "Olympic version" look (it's been done well in the past by Nike), but I prefer grey uppers with a black swoosh or something of that nature. They should make a trail version - just use a rugged outsole (maybe slightly reinforce some of the upper) and it would be a great trail shoe.

I didn't use the original, but used the Lunarracer 2 quite extensively and I thought it had good durability - easily putting 600+ miles per pair. The uppers lasted as well. No issues whatsoever. I've just started using the re-released originals, so I can't really comment on durability or overall performance yet.

I am also not a fan of flashy colors.

i liked the midsole and outsole of the lunar racer 2, but enjoyed the upper much more on the original.

i, also, found the durability of the second version much better than the first.

shoe didnt sell worth crap in our shoe specialty store. literally cant remember the last time I sold a pair. I just dont like the feel of them in general. they just don't feel fast. too soft, too high off ground, i destroyed the outside edge really fast (overpronator), just not really a good shoe all around in my opinion.

black rainbow wrote:

i liked the midsole and outsole of the lunar racer 2, but enjoyed the upper much more on the original.

i, also, found the durability of the second version much better than the first.

Echo this, and the comment about a softer heel.

An Olympic version would be great, as would an old Elite color scheme (blue & Yellow) - but the ultimate would be a Vainqueur color scheme (and apologies if I misspelled - it's been 27 years since I wore those beauties).

Color makes absolutely no difference, I would wear pink and yellow if it was the right shoe, just make a great shoe.

The original sole broke down faster than the 2, but the 2 seemed maybe an ounce heavier. I actually liked everything better about version 2. It was slightly firmer and slightly wider in the toe box. The shoe is nice because it combines the rare characteristics of extremely light weight while still being very cushioned. I actually think it is a little too cushioned, it would be nice if it was slightly more responsive. I'm not saying to completely get away from the soft feel, but in comparison to the Streak 3, Streak XC and Lunarspider, it would be nice if the Lunaracer was slightly more responsive. Obviously the streak xc and lunarspider are very minimal, but they feel great in shorter distances (btw those 2 shoes are nearly identical the lunarspier's lunarlon feels like the xc not like the lunaracer and the fit and last seem identical too, just a different construction of the upper) back to racers...Possibly making the stack heights 2-4 MM lower at each end would help to feel the road just a bit more. I do enjoy the fact that it has a relatively low drop. I would guess it is something like 22-18, but I haven't measured. I put 1000 miles on both a pair of originals and 2's just to see how they would handle it, and the 2's were amazing, broke a shoelace before the shoe broke down. The originals on the other hand really broke down quickly, the sole looked like it had widened about 3 centimeters each way, almost like it had melted under my feet. The fit of the lunaracer is very nice although the originals are just a tad narrow at the end of the toe. Otherwise they fit better than most racing shoes, as they fit closer to how most trainers fit.

I have really enjoyed the 2 pairs of lunar racers I've used. I actually like the neon yellow color. However, I agree that the back of the shoe rubs against my achilles, although I usually just wear higher socks with them. I would also like a lower profile shoe since I think there is excess cushioning and there is definitely weight that could be cut.

bearseatsbears wrote:

Color makes absolutely no difference, I would wear pink and yellow if it was the right shoe, just make a great shoe.

Good for you. That doesn't change the fact that some people don't like ugly shoes.

Nike race shoes are going downhill. I ran my PR of 2:18 in 2002 in a pair of Nike Air Streaks from Japan. Best shoes I ever raced in (2000-2001 model that Ndereba wore a lot) If you want a photo of this shoe, just email me at MAYEROFF(at)yahoo(dot)com

I ran 2 marathons (Amsterdam 2008 and Tokyo 2009) in Luna Racers and they performed OK, but the upper always starts to detach on the inside near the ball of the foot after a few months.

The Luna racer that Nike came out with last year was more stiff and not as good as the original.

I am not happy with the current Nike line-up, and I will probably run my next marathon in Asics since I am consistently running about 5 seconds/mile faster in the Asics than the new luna racers.

The color schemes do not matter at all. Hell I'd wear a pair of hot pink shoes if they were well-designed, well-engineered and well-manufactured. Just keep the colors to simple white and red and you'll do fine.

LR1 and LR1-remakes totally destroyed my feet. Literally would have bloody feet about 4 miles into a run.

LR2s however were great. Probably my favorite shoe. I've purchased 3 pairs.

In short, bring back the LR2s! (Possibly in sweet new colorways)

Not enough room in the front, too confining = blister city. The material is not able to let the foot spread out a bit. Otherwise a great shoe.

Get rid of all Lunar shoes. They are too baggy and have the most non descript feel ever. They are way too soft and non responsive. You are about to have zero dual density shoes in your lineup when you change the triax to Lunar.....dumb. Put out a consistent product instead of completely changing every shoe in your lineup every 2 years. I thought Nike was originally a running brand. Now they are just a fashion marketing brand.

I really like the Lunar Racer Vengeance as a training shoe. These were marketed as a fashion shoe and have a slightly beefier Lunarlon midsole and a heavier upper. The only problem is going to be outsole durability. If they would just reinforce the toe off area with a high density carbon rubber patch they would be an awesome training shoe.

You can still find a few sizes on Eastbay for $59.99 I think.

best nike flat....easy.

started as Nike Air Streak Vengeance that John Kagwe won NYC Marathon in.....that same outsole/midsole became the Air Streak Ekiden that Catherine wore (as well as many others) blue/yellow tiger stripe number, (there are also a couple of variations in Japanese shoes) then year's later it came back again as the Air Streak XC...but again, same outsole/midsole combo. Its the best midsole/outsole combo Nike's ever come up with.

The lunarspiders are better shoes. The R version is a nice racing flat for shorter distances, while the LT version has great cushioning but is not nearly as "spongy" as the lunaracer.

I have used multiple pairs of all 3 versions...as a daily trainer. 125# heel striker. 400 miles and pull the shoe out of rotation. The original was good for me, no problems. At first fit I didn't think I'd like the LR2 because of the built-up arch. It worked ok. The LR+ is narrow in the forefoot box. I have trouble with that shoe (left foot only) being too snug and cramming my small toes. Actually moved up .5 in sizing on a pair to get a better fit. Changing sock selection is the onlt cure for me. Looking back, LR2 was the best of the bunch.

Expand the toe box back to the original mold.

lunaracer 2 was the best shoe ive ever worn. 1000+ miles on 2 pairs right now. i dont ever want to give them up.

lunaracer 1+ (3) crunched at the forefoot because of an upper that was overly stiff, likely because it looked flashy having a one piece toebox. caused my toes to go numb during workouts.

Absolutely loved the original LunaRacers. This version had the BLACK swoosh, light grey upper, and neon yellow/green sole.

The only thing I would change is the "underlays" that literally destroyed the outside of my pinky toes. They should just REMOVE those altogether.

NIKE - just re-release the original in the same colors!