Nike Zoom Fly 6
A ZoomX super trainer with a carbon Flyplate: most of the Vaporfly feel, far more durable and half the price of a pure racer.
Typical price
$170
MSRP
Weight
265 g
Drop
8 mm
Stack
42/34
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Role suitability
How well this shoe covers each job in a rotation, judged editorially against the rest of the catalogue.
DAILY
Covers the bulk of easy and steady miles.
RECOVERY
Holds up on the slowest, most protective days.
LONG RUN
Built for long, steady efforts.
TEMPO
Works at faster, controlled paces.
RACE
Fast enough for race day.
Ride and notes
The 6 is softer and more forgiving than the 5. Best used for tempo sessions, marathon-pace long runs and shorter races.
Who it suits
Runners who want speed-shoe feel for training without paying super-shoe prices.
Worth comparing with
The Endorphin Speed 5 is more flexible; the Superblast 2 is more cushioned.
Fit
True to size; slightly roomy toe box for a Nike racer.
Specifications
- Weight
- 265 g
- Heel drop
- 8 mm
- Stack
- 42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
- Category
- Super trainer
- Stability
- Neutral
- Ride
- Balanced
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Rocker
- moderate rocker
- Upper fit
- Standard
- Toe box
- Standard
- Foam
- ZoomX
- Grip
- 4/5 dry · 4/5 wet
- Expected life
- 350–550 km
- Model year
- 2025
- MSRP
- $170
Specs reviewed Sep 30, 2026. Measurements are manufacturer figures rounded; where sources disagree we state the rounded figure and lower our internal confidence.
Retailers
Running Warehouse
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