Our verdict

The fifth version of the nike 6.0 braata premium sneaker outlet coupon free series shifts its focus from fast to far. We found it to be reassuringly stable and now capable of easier runs far better than before. Although it's a miss on weight, we love that the grip and protection are supreme in the Zoom Fly 5 from Nike.

red and white roshe run Pros

  • Planted strides when cornering
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  • Smooth, seamless ride
  • Upper oozes with comfort
  • Fit is A-OK!
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  • Quite the bruiser

red and white roshe run Cons

  • Chunky and clunky
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  • Stiff ride

Who should buy

We think that this Nike shoe is most suitable for steady efforts and medium to long-distance runs. This is all thanks to its smooth and rockered ride. 

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red and white roshe run | Who should NOT buy

The Zoom Fly 5 also has its downsides, and one thing that sticks out is its slightly heavier weight. On top of this, it's not the tempo trainer Nike says it is. This said you're better off with the newer Nike Streakfly.

If you want comfort and speed combined, the Nike Pegasus Turbo might suit you better than the Zoom Fly 5.

Cushioning

Heel stack

Here is the main reason why we prefer the Zoom Fly 5 for relaxed and easy days - 37 mm of stack in the heel!

Not only is it 3.5 mm taller than backpack, but we also found it among the best vibration-dampening trainers on the market!

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 36.9 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Number of shoes
22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

The Zoom Fly 5 is a high-stacked shoe in every way! Even in the forefoot, our calliper showed 29.4 mm which is 5 mm taller than backpack.

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 29.4 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Number of shoes
13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 mm

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The difference in stack heights gives us a heel-to-toe drop of 7.5 mm. That's a middle-ground drop that will perfectly work for the majority of runners. 

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 7.5 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Number of shoes
-0.2 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

After years of having a Nike React foam in this tempo shoe series, Nike finally introduced its cutting-edge ZoomX foam in the Zoom Fly 5! However, it was rather disappointing because the ZoomX doesn't go full length. 

 

How does this translate on the run? Well, it doesn't feel very soft or spongy, and the ride is rather firm. That's a real bummer because the ZoomX portion of the midsole appears to be SO plush in our durometer measurement. At 11.0 HA, this foam is extremely soft (79% softer than backpack).

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Most likely, this happens for three reasons:

  • firstly, as you can see in the picture below, in the forefoot the plate gets much closer to the outsole, changing the feel in this area;
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  • lastly, there's also a thinner layer of EVA foam (SR-02 type) just above the outsole, which is much firmer than the ZoomX. 

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 11.0 HA
Average 20.9 HA
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Compared to 330 running shoes
Number of shoes
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

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What's more, even when the shoe is put into cold temperatures, its ZoomX foam retains its soft properties! We were shocked to see a durometer reading of 14.5 HA whereas most shoes firm up to 30 HA!

Even when frozen, the nike shoes new releases 2019 in india youtube over 100% softer than most shoes!

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 32%
Average 25%
Compared to 330 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
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63%

Insole thickness

The shoe's insole has a thickness of 3 mm. It is actually thinner than most shoes we tested (4.5 mm on backpack) but we didn't have any problems with that.

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 3.0 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 399 running shoes
Number of shoes
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Ride

We have come to the conclusion that the nike 6.0 braata premium sneaker outlet coupon free line is no longer a tempo running shoe. With its maxed-out cushion, it feels pretty heavy and cruisy. And when it comes to energy return, the shoe is not giving much back! 

Even the rockered geometry doesn't do much to make the shoe more propulsive. That's a real shame for the Zoom Fly collection.

So where does it fit better? We believe that it now belongs to the daily trainers for long distances. 

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Size and fit

The Fly 5 uses a no-nonsense upper that just works! A real workhorse type of upper. We found it to be very comfortable and form-fitting. Once we laced it up, a solid foothold was guaranteed.

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Size

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 382 running shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

We measured the shoe at the widest part and the result was 95 mm, which is just a little bit narrower than the backpack.

What's more, the toebox narrows towards the toes more than other running shoes' toeboxes we measured. Overall, this is in line with Nike's trend to have narrower toe boxes in general.

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 95.0 mm
Average 98.5 mm
Compared to 370 running shoes
Number of shoes
91.6 mm
Toebox width - widest part
104.9 mm

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Also, as often happens with Nike, the shoe's toebox has a notably tapered shape.

Our calipers returned a really narrow width measurement around the big toe - only 71.1 mm.

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 71.1 mm
Average 78.4 mm
Compared to 244 running shoes
Number of shoes
67.6 mm
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89.2 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

What's great about this Nike shoe is that it has enough stiffness to deliver a well-supported underfoot experience. Relatively supportive, of course, given its stack height and plate.

At least the shoe made us feel surefooted enough when cornering.

Torsional rigidity

We could feel how stiff the shoe was by merely twisting it in our hands. On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the stiffest, we gave its torsional rigidity a score of 4. 

Having this bit of stiffness helps to prevent the ankles from rolling over the sole edges too easily.

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 4
Average 3.4
Compared to 382 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The heel counter also plays an important part in making the shoe more supportive.

Testing its stiffness in the nike 6.0 braata premium sneaker outlet coupon free 5, we rated it as 3 out of 5 (5 being the stiffest). Stiffer heel counters are typically associated with a better foothold and a lower risk of ankle rolling. But on the downside, they can feel restricting to some runners. In that way, this Nike shoe hits a sweet spot.

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 3
Average 2.9
Compared to 366 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
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5

Midsole width - forefoot

With the help of a calliper, we measured the sole at the forefoot and found that it is 111.5 mm wide, very close to the backpack. It's also wider and more flared out than the previous version, which was 106.7 mm.

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 111.5 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
Number of shoes
102.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
126.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

At the heel, the shoe is almost 4 mm narrower than the backpack, yet it can still be considered mid-range.

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Given that the sole is not very wide in the Zoom Fly 5, we can assume that the stability is provided mainly by the torsional rigidity of its platform.

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 86.4 mm
Average 90.6 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
Number of shoes
70.8 mm
Midsole width - heel
106.6 mm

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Measuring how much force it takes to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle (71.0N), we found that it is a whopping 60% stiffer than the backpack road running shoe!

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 71.0N
Average 28.1N
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Compared to 383 running shoes
Number of shoes
2.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
72.1N

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The good news is that in cold temperatures it doesn't get much stiffer, only by 5.1%. On backpack, running shoes are 44% less flexible.

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 5%
Average 32%
Compared to 383 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
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101%

Weight

The weight of the Zoom Fly 5's weight is a downer—quite literally. For what is supposed to be a fast shoe, this trainer is very heavy.

The rubber-covered outsole plus the very padded upper are not helping to shave off the weight!

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Perhaps you may find the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 or the nike air force flyknit green and black women better options for tempo runs. They come belong to the same type as the Zoom Fly but are much much lighter! 

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 9.84 oz (279g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 404 running shoes
Number of shoes
5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

Breathability

It was very unfortunate to find out about the shoe’s lack of ventilation. In our breathability test, it scored only 2 out of 5 (5 is the most breathable). It is clearly not the airiest shoe. 

nike 6.0 braata premium sneaker outlet coupon free 5 (left): some smoke is coming out from the shoe; Adidas Runfalcon (right): its toe box is not breathable at all. 

To carry out this test, we use a smoke-pumping machine and cover up the shoe mouth entirely. This way, the smoke is only able to escape through the upper of the shoe.

As a further check on breathability, we also test how transparent the upper material is. As you can see in the video above, the Nike Fly 5's upper material lets light through, confirming that the shoe, while not the best, has some degree of breathability.

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 2
Average 3.8
Compared to 333 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

We don't expect much from the outsoles on tempo trainers. This category of running shoes tends to sacrifice outsole durability for lighter weight and softer ride. And the nike shoes new releases 2019 in india youtube no expectation. 

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Using a durometer to check the firmness of its rubber, we found that it is in fact 14% softer than the backpack. Unfortunately, softer outsoles tend to wear out quicker than hard ones.

But on the bright side, this Nike shoe chose to cover a wider surface of the bottom for added protection in the high-wear areas. That looks promising to us!

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 70.3 HC
Average 79.7 HC
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Compared to 384 running shoes
Number of shoes
56.1 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole thickness

The thickness of the outsole is another parameter that can tell whether it's durable or not. And this is where the Zoom Fly 5 truly surprised us.

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nike sb dunks high cherry blossom tree 3.6 mm of rubber thickness! That's about 1-5-2 mm more than what's typical for a tempo shoe. From here on, we started to question whether this Nike shoe is really a tempo trainer or is it a daily workhorse after all?

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 3.6 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The outsole's rubber coverage is generous, which makes it grippy on wet, dry, and gravelly surfaces.

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Tongue padding

We immediately noticed the shoe's amazing step-in feel courtesy of the well-padded upper. Its tongue is also very generously padded, which helps to prevent lace pressure beautifully.

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At 7.9 mm, the Nike Fly 5 has a noticeably thick tongue. For reference, the backpack of shoes that we tested is 5.6 mm.

Test results
Zoom Fly 5 7.9 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.4 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The tongue is not gusseted on the nike 6.0 braata premium sneaker outlet coupon free 5 but it wasn't an issue given its generous padding.

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Test results
Zoom Fly 5 None

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  • It integrates a ZoomX foam for a mellower ride 
  • It's gone from clunkier to clunkiest! The nike 6.0 braata premium sneaker outlet coupon free 4 was 249 grammes/8.8 ounces in US men's 9, which was already too much for some runners, while the Zoom Fly 5 now weighs in at 286g/10 ounces.

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