Nike Zoom Elite 10

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The Zoom Elite series is a shoe that gets pigeonholed as a flat / speedwork type shoe sometimes. However, I use it on the track and on the roads for all sorts of training. It's also my primary mileage shoe, which I've run up to 85 mpw with for extended periods of time.

Does break down faster than other shoes, needs to be replaced around 300 miles I'd say, and the cushioning isn't much obviously. Personally, this works for me, and more cushion tends to hurt my feet.

I am on my 4th pair of elites that I've ran in and I have no complaints. A cheap shoe that is lighter lasts just as long as the pegasus for cheaper. I have had lower leg issues in the past running in the Pegasus and these provide just enough support to resolve those issues.

After putting in about 50 miles, I can say that the Elite 10 is nearly identical to the Elite 9. The only noticeable changes are in the upper. The basic construction is the same, but the ventilation holes in the 10 are slightly smaller than in the 9, and the 10 adds a small reflective patch in the back that is nearly identical to the Pegasus 35. The upper fit is slightly tighter than most daily trainers, but not as snug as a racing flat. The shoe is narrow (which works well for my narrow foot), but most people will likely find that there is plenty of room. The tongue is minimal, the heel has an internal counter and a comfortable fit, and the flywire lacing works well. The midsole is unchanged - containing a forefoot zoom air bag surrounded by Cushlon foam. The ride hits a sweet spot with good cushioning and responsiveness while providing excellent ground feel. The sole also seems identical to the Elite 9. The good news is that it provides excellent traction on dry surfaces and tracks. The bad news is that it does not grip well on wet pavement and I expect it to wear down quickly, just like the 9. It compares well to the adidas Boston - a shoe that some think of as a daily trainer, some use for faster days, and others race in. It could also be thought of as a stripped down Pegasus 35 - slightly tighter fit, noticeably lighter, and slightly less cushioned. The upper looks great and loses the faded colorways from the 9. Nike cut the list price from $120 to $100 for the updated version, but several colorways have gone on sale quickly.

The Nike Elite 10 didn't change much from the Elite 9 model, but that's not a bad thing. The Nike Elite 9 served me well through many uptempo runs and the Elite 10 had that identical feel. Whenever I wanted to run marathon pace I'd throw these shoes on and work my way down. They aren't your everyday trainer but serve a vital purpose in my shoe rotation when building up for marathons. The Nike Elite 10 fall victim to the same problems (most) other Nike shoes fall into, durability. I can typically get 300 miles out of the Elite series, but anything more than that and the shoes begins to show its age. That being said, I don't find that being a problem as it's not my everyday trainer so the miles add up slower than your typical everyday trainer.