NIKE STREAKFLY FULL REVIEW- THE FASTEST 5K RACING SHOE?!

[@BenIsRunning]

What shoe would you like to see me review next?!

[@jasonblackwell5534]

Reveiw the Hoka range. I love my Hoka Rincons as daily versatile training shoes. Well done on the pb and the win. I think you had done your 4k warm down before I finished lol. Also could you do about warm downs and what to do. Everyone says warmdown but what exactly? What speeds do you recommend to drop to?

[@manutd9899]

Do you get the new Hoka Supersonics yet?

[@olegundel169]

Nike air zoom victory

[@janschepers879]

Asics metaspeed sky

[@victorisrunning]

Hoka Mach Supersonic. I was between Novablast vs Mach 4 but now I am intrigued about the Supersonics? 🤔

[@buffaloj0e]

I missed you last week but you have well and truly made up for it this week. Thanks for all you hard work this week.

[@joyofmovement6946]

Hey Ben, just wanted to say that your videos have been a big reason for me getting into running over the last couple of months. I actually saw you smashing it today in the Cancer Research 10km. Congratulations 🥳. It was my first ever 10km and hit my goal of getting under 40mins! Looking forward to seeing some more content from you soon

[@BenIsRunning]

Really appreciate that and congratulations for breaking 40mins! Huge achievement :)

[@cakej1]

Streakfly is first time trying zoomx foam. So fast. I actually ordered a pair of vaporfly 2s because of how good Streakfly feels. $187 for vaporfly wasn't terrible.

[@robertw4918]

Glad you felt that you could run fast in it. Many previous reviewers said that it wasn't faster than other super shoes. But it felt fast to me and I am a slower runner. It feels plush, which might throw some people off, but once you get going you don't think about it and the pebax energy return works great. Also I would do all my runs in it, but as you mentioned probably not durable enough (also a little expensive vs Liberate Nitro) and will save it for fast workouts and races.

[@runfrankfurt]

Would be great to get your comparison between the Streakfly and the Takumi Sen 8 and your opinion on both head to head.

[@richardgibbs4677]

How did your legs feel after the 10k? I think one of the biggest benefits of the Alpha/vaporfly's is how they protect your legs. Good review 👍

[@BenIsRunning]

They were a little more beaten up than say when i run in the alphas :)

[@Cremedelacreme90]

Did some 200s and 400s on the track in the streakflys and really enjoyed the ride. Hoping they get even better as I break them in 👌

[@BenIsRunning]

They feel great on the track right! I feel like they are the sort of shoes that don’t really need breaking in, they already feel 🔥🔥🔥

[@bitcoyn]

Great review, congrats on the win on your last race,an you were flying in these. Will probably be getting these on rotation now

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Cocoy

[@TimGrose]

Well done Ben. A win and a PB - can't get much better than that. As for the Streakfly in my testing I felt the NEXT% was still fastest for me but then again I would need a time machine to keep up with you these days so I wonder if it is a shoe that faster runners can get more out of than more average ones. That was largely the problem with racing flats and why the likes of the NEXT% have made such an impact - the cushioning is as good as most "cushioned" daily trainers but way lighter and responsive. I was not feeling the same response or as much cushioning in the Streakfly although do like it and it is reasonably priced - well when the next drop is which is reportedly soon.

[@BenIsRunning]

Its possible that the faster you run the more benefit you get from these. The alphafly in contrast ive found from peoples thoughts make a runner of any speed more efficent and therefore faster :)

[@davidwilliams912]

Thanks for the Review Ben! Just ordered a pair from Running Warehouse.

[@JackD87]

Great review, Ben! In line with the majority of reviews I’ve seen. Lots also mentioning the bunching up at the bottom of the laces… bet Nike will take a look at that for future versions. It does seem the quicker/better the runner, the more they like this shoe. I feel a huge uplift when I wear the Vaporfly so I’ve a feeling it might not be a great 5/10k option for me right now.

[@BenIsRunning]

I feel like with the streakfly you are more in control of the shoe where as in the vaporfly it’s more I control of you in terms of energy return. I’m also aware that I may just be that new shoe placebo so will do some testing between the two soon :)

[@JackD87]

@@BenIsRunning yeah that makes total sense. I feel like I bounce along on the plate of the Vaporfly. Would be interesting if you did a threshold pace comparison of the two… and maybe the Sen8 too? I remember you had a great track session in them. Sticking to the same pace and comparing HR after.

[@ashleysmith6884]

Great videos and highly inspirational / informative.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you ashley :)

[@crankgreenwatts]

Great review video Ben 👍Have you ever tried ASICS NovaBlast 2 ?

[@BenIsRunning]

I have but personally the drop was a little too aggressive for me. Did make a first impressions video a few months back :)

[@runningwithdr.andrewdpt9177]

I would like to see Pegasus 39. Great review and awesome form with your sprint finish. Thanks for sharing!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Ive never tried a pegasus as always prefered other nike models but maybe its time to try :)

[@runningwithdr.andrewdpt9177]

@@BenIsRunning they are a work horse shoe. You can put a lot of miles through them.

[@josephw8662]

Great vid, Ben! Do you think the lower price point is related to durability or purely just lack of carbon plate? Just ordered a pair of 1st gen vaporfly's next% for £125 sale, can't wait to race in them

[@TomTheOriginal]

Hi Joseph, would you be able to drop a link to the site you purchased your vaporfly next% from?

[@josephw8662]

@@TomTheOriginal They were from Goodhood - specifically the Gyakusou edition (slightly heavier but better lockdown and reinforced toebox). Very limited sizes though, I think UK7.5 & 10.5 left Edit: Sold out now unfortunately :(

[@manutd9899]

Glad you liked the shoe so much. Another pair to add to the rotation :)

[@BenIsRunning]

Another one aha :)

[@jacobriis7859]

The way to use a race shoe is to solely use it for racing in the beginning. Then retire it at some time and use it for track runs / fast club workouts / parkruns.

[@BenIsRunning]

Agree mostly but depends how a show fits into your rotation :)

[@jacobriis7859]

@@BenIsRunning You just need a big pack of shoes for your rotation :) I always look out for shoes from last season to find some good offers from time to time!

[@fabsterun]

Nice review ben 👍🏿 I'll keep practicing to be worthy of speed shoes first

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Fabian :)

[@wls8035]

Hi great video as always! But I'd like to know comparing to Vaporfly 2 which one would you recommend for everyday use if I can only buy one? (from half marathon to sprints to grocery shopping and price isn't a issue) Thanks

[@BenIsRunning]

Vaporfly is your best option. The only time I’d suggest the steak is if you’re on budget and primarily race 5/10k :)

[@stayontrack]

get a pegasus or zoom fly for daily use if you want one nike shoe, way more durable and cheaper than top end racing shoes

[@jamesnoble246]

Awesome work, not watched the vid yet but you were in the EDP, ‘KZbin star’! Not sure if you’ve seen

[@BenIsRunning]

Oh really 😂 I’ve not seen it no! Is that a newspaper?

[@jamesnoble246]

@@BenIsRunning it’s in the online Article though, don’t know if it’s in print

[@Scott_22]

Would you ever use this for a marathon? I’ve been doing runs up to 18 miles so far in jt, love the shoe, so soft. Softer than super shoes!

[@DreTheChronic]

Do you do much track racing? I used to live in Southend and wanting to come back to visit for the summer from Hampshire, but Essex doesn’t seem so good for track season 🤔

[@NY0424]

For someone who’s starting to get into running, would these good to be used on a treadmill? Also just a shoe to run to help with the cardio, not necessarily to race?

[@chungchenlo9316]

Is it good for half marathon?

[@scottfinlayson8920]

Ben which would you say is the better 5/10km race shoe between these Nike Streakfly and the Adidas Takumi Sen 8? I have the Vaporfly V1, Alphafly's and the Adidas Adizero Adios 2's but the Alphafly's hold all my all my PB's, they just really seem to work for me. I've seen the Sen 8's for £136 online so the price is pretty much the same so just wondering which is better going on them being the same price for comparison.

[@BenIsRunning]

I personally prefer the streakfly but there s very little in it. The sens are a little large for me in my usual size which has probably meant i feel more comfortable in the Sen 8 :)

[@tanw8798]

Great review!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks tanw 🥇🥇🥇

[@sebastien2428]

Should I upgrade? I now have the Rebel V2 and i am not sure if I should replace them

[@BenIsRunning]

If you like the soft midsole in the rebel youll love the streakfly :)

[@jasoncooper1898]

Hi mate do you eat before a 5k if so how long before a race?. Thank you 😊

[@BenIsRunning]

My usual breakfast 3hours before the race :)

[@fredymendez855]

I just pruchased these as many tell people to size down but i prefer the non snug feel and also that these shoes life span is not very good. I am just gona use them on the threadmill and the ocassional pavement run outside on good weather. in my oponion if you have a bunch of other shoes to run with then this sneaker is fine, but if someone is trying to make this their main and onyl shoes they use to run in then its not the ideal investment. I got mine in green and just love the look of the shoes!

[@jnavarro13]

any update on these? im thinking of getting these for speed training. getting the vomero 17 for a daily

[@fredymendez855]

@@jnavarro13 iam gonna be honest dude...dont get these ! I thought going light would be good but they made my foot more sore and that's just in treadmill. Get something better at the price point they are sliing for

[@jobanski]

How do they compare with the original ADIDAS SL20? They sound very similar.

[@BenIsRunning]

Ive never tried them :)

[@Veerfitness_15]

Can we use streakfly for Everyday Practice???

[@na-dk9vm]

Would the streakfly be a good option for an all out 2 mile run ?? (3200m)??

[@kennymccorm3ck998]

Yep I use streakfly even at 1500 and they was good

[@michealGRuns]

A recent lab test showed that with the Asics Hyperspeed as the control shoe, the Vaporfly Next% 2 offered a 3.35% increase in running economy, the Alphafly offered 3.93% increase, but the Streakfly offered a 1.48% DECREASE in running economy.. even the Nike Invincible Run offers a better running economy at a 1.17% decrease versus the control shoe. Of course, running economy isn’t everything.. but theoretically the Streakfly makes you slower than you would be in most shoes, and the Alphafly is your best option for everything from the mile to the marathon & beyond

[@Ballacks101]

Any advice for a fast 5k shoe for someone with a wider foot. You said the Takumi was narrow. What else?

[@dextersykes]

They look so nice

[@BenIsRunning]

They are beauties

[@steffanjacbridger2527]

Ben are they similar to the nike zoom fly 4?

[@BenIsRunning]

Completely different. Zoom fly 4s are dead foam and very heavy in comparison. Sorry to be honest but the zoom fly was a terrible shoe for me :)

[@steffanjacbridger2527]

@@BenIsRunning no worries cheers

[@ericsinger1696]

Hi Ben, how does the streakfly step up against the takumi sen 8?

[@BenIsRunning]

They are almost identical in terms of how they fit in my rotation. The Nikes are slightly softer and fit slightly better for me :) Both great shoes

[@williamfitch5603]

do you feel like the Vaporfly is still "faster" for the carbon fiber plate?

[@BenIsRunning]

I plan to make a video comparing the two in the next week or so :)

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Great review Ben ✅✅✅ I’m still not sure if they will suit me due to the lower drop…my Achilles might get 😡 See you on Sunday, shame about the forecast! Might have to dig my GoPro out for this one

[@aaronbower6819]

Great review Ben. I don't have Vaporfly, I race in Alphafly - is it worth adding this to my rotation for 5/10k races and keep the Alphafly for longer races? PS. you should do a video on how you keep your shoes so clean because my God, you do a good job!!

[@BenIsRunning]

I would say so. The alphaflys are great but for 5/10k a shoe like the streak should allow a slightly faster turnover :)

[@michaelholmes6338]

Anyone know when the next round of these will come out? As they are sold out everywhere. They look and sound like a shoe I would like to try!

[@BenIsRunning]

I think Prodirect should have some soon :)

[@maxk5038]

Could you compare this and the takumi sen 8?

[@rinslerr]

👍

[@sawbones5825]

How is it for people with flat foot?

[@Khaos969]

True to size?

[@Majin_Tom_DragonBallTCG]

How did you get a pb 5km time after running a 16:30ish 5km right before? Makes me think 15:34 isn’t the fastest you can go over 5km

[@BenIsRunning]

There was a significant downhill and that combined with the tailwind sent me flying!

[@Majin_Tom_DragonBallTCG]

@@BenIsRunning that’s a fair reason I guess but non the less I think you got close to 15 in the tank

[@BenIsRunning]

@@Majin_Tom_DragonBallTCG I’d like to think so too :)

[@slavasss2189]

where you took drop info from? nike not disclose it

[@matthewlai5555]

Can you post a video on how you clean your shoes? Not sure how you get dragonfly's looking that white after they were completely covered in mud.

[@BenIsRunning]

washing up liquid and a good scrub under the shower is my trick :) Straight after the run so they dont dry and stain :)

[@donalddarko3676]

Ahem a few other yt runners were slaggin it off saying it wasnt fast wasnt anything special and didnt see what the point of it was basically. Shows what they know. The differences are obvious.

[@BenIsRunning]

I think the issue is it’s a ‘hype’ shoe so it’s popular to slate it. I based my review purely on performance and struggled to fault it :)

[@TimGrose]

Except a very good runner like Ben is going to run fast in any shoe designed for racing as this clearly it is. It doesn't stop other KZbinrs comparing this one to other racing shoes and giving their opinions on which they think they might go fastest in. Anyway that is difficult to judge as you can't run the race over again on fresh legs and compare times. Clearly works well for Ben but very few of us are capable of these times and he is clearly improving with almost every race on training and experience not just shoes. Probably will be sub 31 before long on a better day. So does it work as well for 40 min 10K runners, 50 min ones etc etc

[@ugzruns]

Over the Takumi Sen 8?

[@BenIsRunning]

Simple answer, yes :)

[@ugzruns]

@@BenIsRunning in terms of speed or just everything?

[@zanithar14]

Bit off topic but I’ve been super unmotivated to run at the moment due to a massive loss in fitness over on and off illness and injury over the last few months. What kind of tips do people have to start running after time off or feeling unmotivated? Great video as always btw :)

[@velogoo]

take it super easy, focus on enjoying the outdoors, don’t be afraid to do a bit of jeffing e.g. easy jog 750m walk 250m and repeat a few times, fitness will come back.

[@zanithar14]

@@velogoo thanks for the advice :) think it’s more annoying that you see your fitness just drop so much after a year of hard work

[@velogoo]

@@zanithar14 yeah I know the feeling, and it’s tough to get started again, but it’ll come back soon enough with a little patience, just a case of making the first few small steps and progressing from there. Good luck with it 👍

[@BenIsRunning]

Try and rekindle the love for the sport. Maybe thats running with a group of friends or maybe setting a 4 week goal to work towards

[@deanevans3968]

Would you put them ahead of the sen 8s

[@BenIsRunning]

I would yes. The sen 8 fit isn’t quite right for me

[@ugzruns]

@@BenIsRunning in terms of effectiveness?

[@ugzruns]

Because style fit is relative

[@buffaloj0e]

Pro Direct still haven’t released their video from the relay yet?

[@BenIsRunning]

Little late replying here but the videos live if you haven't seen it

[@Alex-ge1fu]

Ben do it in Vapour flys and compare

[@BenIsRunning]

I have a 10k this Sunday so I’ll do just that :)

[@runtowinmotivation3346]

Brother did u have any old used shoe my shoe got damaged I am unable to buy another plz give

[@danneh8777]

Okay

[@dominikbaryla6276]

hi Can I run in these shoes if I weigh 100 kg?

[@connorp923]

Yes