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Buy Zoom Fly 6 as a top-tier plated daily and tempo trainer with strong durability and value — a 700km Kenyan reviewer called it easily my favourite trainer so far easily my favourite trainer so far; skip it only if you want a pure race shoe.
Nike Zoom Fly 6 is the redemption arc for Nike's plated daily/tempo trainer line — ZoomX midsole with Flyplate, lighter and quieter than Zoom Fly 5, and now widely praised. A 700km Kenyan reviewer training for a 2:45 marathon called it easily my favourite trainer so far easily my favourite trainer so far. I've logged over 1400km between these and my Adidas Evo SLs, and a 100km reviewer with a Vomero+ rotation called the Zoom Fly 6 his current favorite setup my current setup (ZF 6, Vomero +) is my fav setup yet. Buy it as a plated medium-distance daily and HM trainer.
True to size with a wider forefoot than other plated shoes. The 100km reviewer noted he is US 10.5 in casual sneakers and went up to 11 for previous NB/Saucony runners, but ZF6 fit at 10.5 and called the forefoot wider than Saucony and NB plated shoes Wider forefoot than Saucony and New Balance plated shoes in my experience. Buy true to size; this is one of the more forgiving plated shoes for medium-wide feet.
Almost — the 700km owner uses it for medium-long and long runs from 5:00/km down to 3:30/km without issue I use the ZF6 for medium-long and long runs, happily ticking along from 5:00/km down to 3:30/km without any trouble. It is too clunky for true short-distance speed but covers daily, tempo, and long-run territory better than most plated competitors. Buy as your primary plated trainer; pair with a true racer for race day.
1000km+ pairs reported, which is excellent for a ZoomX-based shoe. The Kenyan 700km reviewer said his ZoomX cushioning still bounces like day one and there's no real wear except the EK signage peeling Still bounces like day one. The ZoomX cushioning is brilliant... I'm confident they'll go 1000+ km before the midsole gives out. Buy with confidence on durability — this is not a 200-mile race shoe.
$90-130 on sale at Scheels, Foot Locker, ProDirect, Nordstrom — wait rather than buy at $170 retail. Scheels listed Zoom Fly 6 at $90 US- scheels.com - Nike Zoom Fly 6 - $90, and ProDirect had the Kipchoge colorway at $122.40 with membership [US] Nike Zoom Fly 6 Kipchoge - $122.40. Skip retail; sale prices are routine.
Both excellent; pick by use case. The 1,800km Evo SL vs SB2 owner rotated Evo SL and Zoom Fly 6 alongside SB2 rotate behind these 2 shoes (and Zoom Fly 6). ZoomFly 6 wins for plated bounce and tempo confidence; Evo SL wins for cheaper price, lighter weight, and a no-plate flexible ride. If you want one shoe, Evo SL; if you want two, add Zoom Fly 6 for plated days.
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