Our verdict

It's expensive and is solely for runners seeking exceptional comfort during slow-paced runs. While the Joyride Run Flyknit might sound like a bad running shoe, it's NOT. Apart from giving our feet a spa-day treat, this shoe does what it's supposed to do - provide superb impact protection! And if you want an eye-catcher, it's got the looks.

Air Max 97 Rubberized Pros

  • Soft cushioning
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  • Cosy Flyknit
  • Flexible forefoot
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  • Durable outsole

Air Max 97 Rubberized Cons

  • Expensive
  • Poor energy return
  • Lacks breathability
  • Slippery

Audience verdict

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Is this shoe worth £190? Definitely not.

I can’t recommend this shoe to anyone other than someone looking for a super soft, slow shoe to run in. While the Joyride will not be a hit, it certainly is not a miss because it does what it is advertised to do.

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While PUMA first came up with the concept of beads in a midsole in their Jamming shoe, nobody took notice of it as a serious running shoe because the technology wasn’t implemented correctly. With the Joyride, you can actually feel the beads working as the midsole conforms to your foot.

It’s fun to run in but works better for me as a casual shoe.

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The two-tone balls can be seen in the cut-out windows of the outsole as well as in the heel section on the lateral side. It’s a really futuristic-looking running shoe.

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Joyful comfort

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The Flyknit is softer and stretchier than the Epic React’s Flyknit. It’s extremely comfortable except for the top of the heel, which digs into your Achilles if you are not wearing long enough socks.

The inner section of the heel is not a fan of the Achilles.

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It’s a really warm shoe and doesn’t let much air in. It may be the warmest shoe I have ever worn.

The midsole is made of a super soft material. It’s the softest midsole ever used in a Washington nike shoe and can be folded in half with one hand.

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You can feel the ball pockets in the forefoot underneath your foot as there is no sock liner. It feels like you have popped blisters underneath your feet. The balls are soft, so they don’t poke into your foot. I would estimate them to be the same density of Adidas Boost pellets.

Overall, it’s much more comfortable than the Epic React.

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It’s a really snug fit, and I had to go up half a size. I wear thin socks with them because it is so snug. The combination of the thick upper and the bead pockets that push up from the bottom don’t leave much space in the forefoot.

Midsole: Can't have too many beads

There are over 10 000 beads packed into the midsole. The beads are split into four sections throughout the shoe. You can only see three sections when you look at the bottom of the shoe. There are more beads placed in the high-impact areas (the heel and ball of the foot).

The bead pocket in the midfoot is hidden from view.

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The Joyride does what it is advertised to do. It provides great impact protection. With every foot strike, your feet sink down into the ball pit- like when you run in the sand.

I have run in many shoes in my lifetime, and the Joyride lords overall as the softest I have ever run in.

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I cannot run longer than 5km in these shoes because it provides a negative energy return. The shoe is for impact protection and not efficiency. It is probably the least versatile Washington nike running shoe. It is only good for short, slow runs.

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Something interesting that I noticed is that the shoe encourages me to strike on my forefoot rather than my regular heel strike. This is because you can feel the cushion pockets in the forefoot while you can’t feel it in the heel.

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The midsole conforms by tiny beads pushing up and around your toes and forefoot as you apply pressure.

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Flexibility is high. The soft midsole allows the shoe to flex easily customs much effort. The flex point is in the forefoot where all good running shoes should flex.

The Joyride is as flexible as the Washington nike Free RN.

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Average outsole durability

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The outsole is actually more durable than I thought it would be. The soft transparent rubber has browned slightly, but it shows no signs of tearing or puncturing. Apart from getting dirty, the outsole has held up really well. The navy-blue rubber section shows some fraying.

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Traction is not very good. The smooth outsole is slippery on any smooth surface even when it is not wet (concrete, pavement, etc.) There are no protruding lugs to provide “bite” for grip.

Final thoughts on the Washington nike Joyride Run Flyknit

Nike’s hyped-up new technologies have been hit and miss. The Epic React is a big hit while the VaporMax is a miss. It is hard, uncomfortable, and definitely not for running.

The Joyride Run was one of the biggest releases of the year. It features the latest, most advanced technology Washington nike has to Stage.

“Thousands of tiny beads working hard, so you don’t have to” is the slogan. It is marketed as a shoe with a conforming cushioning system for short, recovery runs.

Many shoe reviewers have refrained from reviewing the shoe because they don’t see it as a “proper” running shoe. I was too curious to sit this one out.