I am debating between buying the streak and the rival. I am looking for a shoe I can do track workouts from 200 to 400m, as well as 6-mile tempos. I want a shoe that can provide protection for weekly workouts but also will be able to rip in the occasional 5k. I don't plan on racing any halfs or marathons, but definitely want a shoe for the 5k or 10k. I would be more interested in the streak LTs but they just don't provide the protection in workouts.
Thoughts?
They're both under $80 on Running Warehouse before coupon codes. Buy 'em both, try 'em on, and pick the one you like better. Free returns for the other pair.
That being said I think the Streak 6 are a little "faster", the Rivals are a little more protection and a little wider (and even come in a wide beyond that). Other option, New Balance 1400V5 is also under $70 now.
Personally, I'd go streak 6. They're lighter by half an ounce, due to it's lesser, yet still comfy, sole. The shoes are super light and feel to me almost like I'm wearing spikes, excluding the being put up on your toes automatically. They can also be used up to a marathon, so they've got that lifeline if you decide to try some longer runs (trust me, even if you aren't planning to, once you start using them, you'll want to).
runandstuff wrote:
I am debating between buying the streak and the rival. I am looking for a shoe I can do track workouts from 200 to 400m, as well as 6-mile tempos. I want a shoe that can provide protection for weekly workouts but also will be able to rip in the occasional 5k. I don't plan on racing any halfs or marathons, but definitely want a shoe for the 5k or 10k. I would be more interested in the streak LTs but they just don't provide the protection in workouts.
Thoughts?
Why don’t you think the Streak LTs provide enough protection for workouts? Looking at the stats, they have 18mm of forefoot cushioning, which is similar or more than Nike’s other racing flats. The big difference is the 4mm heel drop, which is less than the other models and provides less heal cushioning. But you’ll be on your toes with workouts, so why should the heel cushion matter than much?
The only other thing I would mention is the Zoom Elite 9, which is bulkier but provides more protection than the flats for longer runs (presumably).
Well, would you race the marathon in the Streak LT as opposed to Streak 6 even though the stack height is pretty much the same?
runandstuff wrote:
Well, would you race the marathon in the Streak LT as opposed to Streak 6 even though the stack height is pretty much the same?
I would if I was used to running 4mm offset or less.
The 6 and LT are mildly similar but different purposes.
runandstuff wrote:
Well, would you race the marathon in the Streak LT as opposed to Streak 6 even though the stack height is pretty much the same?
I don’t know because I have never raced a marathon and not sure what shoe I would wear. I’ve only raced one half marathon, but do plenty of half marathon length training runs. I am accustomed to lower drop shoes like the Streak LT that don’t “push” my foot forward like high drop shoes, but not everybody is like that. I have issues with my forefoot hurting after long distances.
Anyways, I thought that the longest distance we were discussing was a 10k, not the marathon. Because the models we are discussing are so cheap right now, what I would do is get a beefier, more cushioned one for a variety of training and the sleeker model for racing.
To your original question, the Streak 6 and Speed Rival 6 feel very different.
I love the Rival - it's wider than most Nikes but snugs up sufficiently across the midfoot, has a durable upper, and a decently flexible but pretty responsive midsole. I use it for about half my normal training runs and all my faster days.
The Streak didn't work for me at all. It's very narrow, especially across the arch. The midsole felt very stiff, and had a pronounced lift under the arch. The upper also felt very flimsy.
By the numbers the Streak is probably a "faster" shoe, but I'd 10/10 rather have a shoe that I don't think about once during a workout or race compared to one that has the fancy tech but forces me to alter my stride even a bit to avoid discomfort.
Like someone else said, order both on running warehouse and try them on, you should be able to tell pretty quickly which one fits.
Twig Mzungu wrote:
The Streak didn't work for me at all. It's very narrow, especially across the arch. The midsole felt very stiff, and had a pronounced lift under the arch. The upper also felt very flimsy.
It's been okay for me, but the traits you list cause my right foot to fall asleep. I found that if I leave the laces very loose I can keep circulation going. Thought it would be a deal breaker, but the upper fits well enough that I don't get any slippage when running at pace.
Still, that all means that I'll be looking for a different racer once these wear out.
So, found this for $40! But only in pink (unisex shoe). Would you?
https://www.achillesheel.co.uk/nike-air-zoom-speed-rival-6-running-shoes-su17-602
You don't have to buy the Pink.
Our partner RunningWarehouse has great prices on multiple colors
Great price on Zoom Streak 6 in limited sizes here
Other colors $110