![]() ![]() ![]() If you were expecting Invincible Run or Vaporfly levels of bounce and energy return, then you’ll be sorely disappointed with the Zoom Fly 5. This recycled version of ZoomX is firmer than the normal one. This ZoomX is different to the standard one: it’s small bits that have been crushed and glued together, similar to the recycled midsole of the Alphafly Next Nature. The Zoom Fly 5 has a dual density midsole with ZoomX in the core and an SR02 carrier foam surrounding it- it’s the same foam found in the Structure 24. The midsole cushioning felt deeper and more substantial so I suspected that it would fare better on long runs. On the upside, it felt a lot more stable than previous Zoom Flys and the upper comfort and lockdown were fantastic. It also felt firmer than I expected it to feel I couldn’t feel any bounce from the ZoomX. It felt completely different from the Zoom Fly 4: it was sluggish and difficult to pick up the pace. I didn’t enjoy the Zoom Fly 5 at all during those first 2 runs. My first 2 runs were 10 and 8 kilometers. The upper felt more cushioned and more comfortable than the Zoom Fly 4’s upper which came as a surprise because I thought the Zoom Fly 4 was already extremely comfortable. When I finally received the shoes, the midsole felt really squishy and soft to the touch. I hoped that it would have similar levels of bounce and energy rerun to the Vaporfly Next% 2. The super-thick midsole made it look like it was going to be much softer and more cushioned. When I first saw images of the Zoom Fly 5, I was relieved to see that it looked so different from the Zoom Fly 4. Its price also stays $160 which is great news considering nearly every other running shoe has gone up by $10 this year. The Zoom Fly 5 weighs 9.5 oz (270 g) for a men’s standard size which is a tad lighter than the Zoom Fly 4 which came in at 9.6 oz (272 g). Don’t get too excited though because it’s only a ZoomX core but it’s still a big upgrade on Nike’s middle-tier foam, React which was in the Zoom Fly 3 and 4. It now has full-length ZoomX in its midsole, Nike’s top tier super foam. This year’s Zoom Fly 5 gets a big upgrade in the midsole foam department. The Zoom Fly 5 desperately needed a big update since the Zoom Fly 4 had the same sole as the Zoom Fly 3 from 3 years ago. It has a brand new outsole, midsole and upper which have transformed it into a completely different beast. The Zoom Fly 5 shares very little in common with the Zoom Fly 4. Uptempo runs didn’t feel jarring and its bootie construction upper was perfect. ![]() It made it really easy to tap into its speed. The Zoom Fly 4 worked so well for me because the midsole geometry and the firm React foam created a seamless ride. I’ve put so many miles onto it that I’ve worn right through the outsole rubber on the lateral heel. In the past 6 months, the Zoom Fly 4 has been my go-to speed trainer and the carbon plated trainer which I’ve used the most. The Zoom Fly is designed to be the training companion of the Vaporfly Next%: a more durable, cheaper version which can be used for training runs- a fast trainer which can also be used to race in. It was only 8 months ago that I reviewed the Zoom Fly 4 so Nike is early with the Zoom Fly 5 this year which is a nice surprise considering how many other running shoes have had their launches delayed. ![]()
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