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Nike Zoom Fly 7

The Zoom Fly 7 carries on as Nike's plated super trainer, with a carbon Flyplate and ZoomX-cored midsole tuned for workouts and long marathon-pace efforts. It keeps the durable, do-the-hard-training role that made the 6 popular, with fit and foam refinements. Still the sensible pick for runners who want one plated shoe for both training and racing.

Quick specs
CushionMaximum
SupportNeutral
Drop8 mm
Heel stack42 mm
Toe boxStandard
Foot strikeHeel, Midfoot, Forefoot
Who it's for

Reach for the Nike Zoom Fly 7 for tempo days and intervals, long runs and race day. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.

Speed workLong runsRace day
Pros
  • Versatile plated trainer
  • More durable than race-day supershoes
  • Reasonable price for the tech
Cons
  • Not as light or bouncy as a true racer
  • Firm carrier foam dulls the ZoomX feel
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Skill profile
Support42
Cushion90
Durability42
Popularity78
Price60
Versatility60
Lightness75

Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.

Key stats
$170Price (MSRP)
42 mmStack height
8 mmDrop
9.3 ozMen's weight
8.1 ozWomen's weight
2026Release year
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