THE BEST VALUE NIKE CARBON PLATE SHOE? - ZOOM FLY 6 - 100 MILE REVIEW - EDDBUD

[@DrBulbulia]

Most remarkable shoe I've owned in my 40 years of running because: (1) it gives a huge boost to any tempo (2) it absorbs road shock keeping my legs fresh for longer (3) it shoes no sign of breaking down after 250km. Game changer!

[@marcusappel7767]

Ran my first half marathon in them this weekend. Agree with all the takes, gives effortless speed, tons of shock absorption and comfort throughout!

[@EDDBUD]

Very good shoe which really hits the spot

[@barrybenkendorf672]

So wonderful see Nike finally perfected the Zoom Fly! So happy! Finally brought back the Vaporweave from the ZF3! Best material for water resistance and keeping dirt, dust, and stones out of your shoes and not absorbing sweat making extremely fast drying. I'm still on the perfection ZF3 still using my first pair over 2000 miles, close to 3000 miles now! Absolutely incredible shoes! And ZERO injuries over all those miles and years of running in this one shoe!!! Absolute perfection!!!

[@SagasuRunning]

Agree on everything in this review… especially on the “bucket seat” heel and the excellent forefoot outsole. 🤙🏻

[@EDDBUD]

Glad you like them!

[@leebrown3645]

I haven't bought anything from Nike for over 20 years, but this shoe is really calling to me.

[@Decisions4u]

@@leebrown3645 Nike can produce some Dud shoes in my opinion, but not this one. I think they finally hit a home run with the Zoom Fly6.

[@Davercrooks]

It is very nice!

[@benjaminzaoui9683]

Dude, 20 years? Meaning you completely missed out on a decade of complete market dominance in racing shoes from the Vaporfly to the Alphafly Next%. The era arguably hasn't yet ended.

[@leebrown3645]

@benjaminzaoui9683 Yup. Luckily there are plenty of other manufacturers out there and until this carbon plate malarkey kicked off, I was pretty much a Kayano guy anyway. 😉

[@ucatani]

Wow, that’s something to be proud of! You’re the best, congratulations!

[@Davercrooks]

Just got mine recently and very happy with it. As you said, when you hit those half marathon and marathon paces, it really comes alive. Cheers from frigid Western Canada.

[@kneedownpom397]

178K’s on my ZoomFly 6! Excellent shoe, in fact “maybe” the do it all shoe.

[@metalsadman]

It is my do it all

[@andremendoza5572]

I had signed up for my first Marathon with 5 weeks to get ready. I had a problem with a shoe I ordered and was in a scramble for a "race shoe". Since I had never run more than 15 miles I didn't wanna go nuts with a super shoe since I had really never run in a carbon plated shoe. I got this on your first video on it and ran a 3:15 Marathon. It's a solid shoe!

[@LukeLonergan-h5q]

Cup of coffee and an EddBudd video is like a comforting wave of warmth pulling on a hoodie or fresh t shirt after a race. I really want this shoe but my shoe collection already too big! Great stuff Ed.

[@georgestydahar7686]

I’ve been running for 51 years, in the middle of a hard training block and have 190 miles on my Zoom Fly’s. Gotta say Ed I totally agree with your review (including the thin laces part). An absolutely awesome shoe!

[@EDDBUD]

It’s a real joy this shoe. Love everything here. Decent price too

[@scotts6067]

I love this shoe. Best trainer I have ever used. I bought after I watched your first review of this shoe. Thanks!!

[@EDDBUD]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@strength4all185]

A banger indeed. I have been running in this and the Superblast 2 across winter and the Trabuco Max 4 on the trails. Fantastic rotation.

[@bentaylor3730]

I was so torn between this, the EVO SL and the Superblast 2's. Couldn't get my hands on the Adidas so they were out and liked the idea of avoiding a plate (not that I'm against it) but seeing as they are both great options for similar runs I opted for the SB2 this time round but will be buying the Nike's in another month to work alongside the SB2's.

[@Decisions4u]

I’ve been loving this springy shoe. I did size up 1/2 size and glad I did. Thanks for another fine review.

[@EDDBUD]

My pleasure!

[@joonniecenteno9083]

great review as always! planning to use zoom fly 6 for Chicago marathon major this OCT, targeting 4-4:30

[@ianworsfold3421]

I’ve got a pair, plan to use it for Long Marathon training runs and likely race day itself. I really like it!

[@timobrien256]

Fully agree with your assessment Edd….great shoe. Only time I won’t reach for it is when outside temps go below zero f. Even two miles got pretty cold on the feet.

[@EDDBUD]

Yeah the material is a touch thin

[@Jambr380]

I was using my old Zoom Fly 2s for some training runs before my last marathon. I always try on the new Zoom Fly whenever it is released, but it’s never that impressive. Happy to see they’ve finally nailed it again.

[@EDDBUD]

It’s superb this time round. Vastly more fun to run in

[@snowwalker9999]

I really want this shoe. But Boston 13 & Saucony Speed 5 are going to be released soon. Don’t forget the Evo SL. How many tempo shoes can a man have? 😢 $$$$$$

[@MeredithBlake-t8j]

How many?? I always go with N+1 when I ask myself that question. 😁

[@irritablearchitect]

Been years since my last Nike, maybe over a decade even. You're seldom off with your recommendations, Edd, so I may give this a go.

[@mf103]

Love this shoe. Possibly my favourite so far, and I've had a few. Very tempted to get another pair.

[@runbikerun8189]

Stopped running in Nike in the 1980s after they discontinued the original Pegasus! Haven't picked up a pair of Nike until you reviewed the zoom fly 6. I took your word and heeded your advice and I'm not disappointed! Great shoe, great review. It was totally spot on!

[@EDDBUD]

Glad it’s hitting the spot!

[@runbikerun8189]

@@EDDBUD I feel like this could actually be a race day shoe....A more affordable option to the Alpha Fly...

[@TomCantu-q2x]

Bucket seat! So true! It’s looking awesome at 100 miles. I’m a multi shoe owner myself. 2 Kipchoge’s and 1 Ekiden. I love having two fresh pairs still in the box because this shoe suits me to a tee. The Ekiden is awesome in hand. Don’t let the pictures put you off. Off topic but I found a pair of Nike Invincible Run 3’s today that I only payed $57 for. Score!!!! Reduced to $114 and 50% off that. It helps take the some of the sting of waiting for 2025 releases.

[@sarinaarmstrong2525]

This shoe has become my favourer in my line up, so much so that I bought a second pair that will arrive this week! I purchased after market laces that emulate the alpha fly no-slip lace design on Amazon for 20 dollars Canadian and it made the shoes amazing to get the right lace lock

[@michaeltanel3815]

May I ask the brand or keywords for the laces? Would love a nice Canadian-priced option! Thank you in advance.

[@sarinaarmstrong2525]

@ yes! They were called “best accessories”. I ordered them off Amazon Canada. I honestly just typed in no slip laces into my Amazon and found ones that looked similar to the AF3 laces. Only 22 bucks and I was not disappointed!

[@marklanghorn9220]

I got some off Vinted and have been so impressed with them. Find them really comfy 👍🏻

[@EDDBUD]

Good find! Superb model

[@paulstarr6001]

I'm pleased for Nike that they seem to be getting back in the game. Is it me or does it look like the dogs dinner? Haven't seen them in the flesh yet. I hope to get a pair very soon. Thanks Edd, still the best on KZbin. X

[@EDDBUD]

Perhaps not the best looking. But great when running. Bit like me. 🤣

[@paulstarr6001]

@EDDBUD I don't know young man. Your a dashing chap💙

[@klewis2048]

One run so far, hill intervals. Very impressed with the comfort and energy return, and I can see these quickly becoming my favourites for non-trail runs.

[@EDDBUD]

On the hills is super assistive

[@thenewsomefam]

Thanks for another honest review Ed. You always bring it regardless of the brand. You’re my go to guy. Well done 👏

[@EDDBUD]

I appreciate that!

[@nickatnite16]

got these a few days after xmas,have yet to wear em due to lots of salt on these roads in nyc,dont want the salt to erode the sole but i can wait to wear em (prob after winter)

[@00abbo]

A great and honest review, Edd. I think i may have to indulge in a pair! 🎉🎉👍👍

[@Cheekyboy123-q1i]

Mine arrive tomorrow going to be using them for my first marathon

[@EDDBUD]

Enjoy!

[@nickkibblewhite7375]

Loving mine. Only done 25 miles to date. But great so far.

[@EDDBUD]

Glad they are hitting the spot

[@joneaton3366]

Thanks for your vid again eddbud 🎉. Wonder if nike will bring back the tempo next % as I feel like I missed out on that 1 and that it would have suited me , maybe this is what I will get now.

[@philrolls3233]

Sensational shoe. Was lucky enough to pick up 2 pairs from Sports Direct for £130 each, with 2 x £20 vouchers chucked in too…Fine at easy paces, the foams make for a super fun and comfortable ride, it excels at MP & HMP where I feel the plate starts to engage more. Please Nike, DO NOT f*ck up the next iteration!

[@EDDBUD]

Yes they can leave this one alone!

[@faridamin2410]

ASICS running shoes are the only I trust cause they are the only injury free shoes I have tried so far

[@tomdecock840]

I managed to find my size in the Kipchoge colorway. Good for spring and summer. Doing my speedwork in the black mach x2 during winter. Also a great shoe!

[@philipppuchner1115]

Ed the nab again! It is my first ever shoe from Nike and I am curious for my first run in them. Btw, I got this Ekiden colourway, whiet with those red flames since they were at the time of order the only ones available in those 2 sizes (i always order 2-3 sizes to make sure i got it right and there is no daubt about the correct size - ever!). Didn't cost anything additional + i don't like the black colourway anyway, looks somehwta plastichy in the videos. Or maybe it is just the videos, idk. Excited to try them! :)

[@elementE5]

Love the placement of the Star Wars characters.

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks for noticing

[@davidp1879]

Great review! I have 120 miles on my EK white/orange pair. I love them for most any run, but I’ll race in AF3’s. My only complaint is that I want to get another pair of the same color way but the EK’s disappeared from the Nike app (US).

[@EDDBUD]

For some the price of the alpha is just too much. These are a great all round tempo shoe

[@ATREU850]

Love the zoom fly 6 i got the EK color way and probaly got about 20 or so on mine

[@EDDBUD]

Banger of a shoe. Love mine. Need another one now though!

[@Manuel_1625]

Like to EDDBUD. Happy Monday.

[@EDDBUD]

Morning!

[@Stevenc1984]

Chamboussiz nouvelle! I might have to pick a pair up at some point 🤩

[@EDDBUD]

You will love these. Wait for the genuine camel hair version.

[@stevegilbert1023]

Nice work as usual.

[@EDDBUD]

I appreciate that

[@marga_asana2run]

Dankeschön, Sir! Interesting shoe! Thank you for your input :)

[@EDDBUD]

My pleasure!

[@amazingroy2012]

I have loved running in the zoom fly 6 and tbh I feel like I could race a 5k in them. They feel like a new version of the tempo next % but a bit softer. I’d love to know your thoughts on how these compare to the tempo next and whether you think they are essentially a replacement of that shoe now that there won’t be a new tempo next??

[@EDDBUD]

Yeah I don’t see them doing a v2 of the tempo now

[@RoshanFernandez-md5cf]

Thanks for a great review 🙏🏾😊Zoomfly 6 has been fantastic for me. My pace is always faster than I think I’m going even with easy runs. Can it be paired with both the AF3s and the AP3s? 🤔

[@EDDBUD]

Great to hear!

[@Gibbo75]

Mine are due to arrive tomorrow, needed something cushioned yet propulsive for a plethora of road races this year. Injury avoidance No1 priority 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@EDDBUD]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@ianstyring9602]

Can't beat a bit of Bon Scott 'DC. Love 'em.

[@EDDBUD]

The legend

[@m1a3vega]

I just ordered this. My very first pair of plated shoes and very first pair of Nike too. 😂

[@gileseveringham6851]

I’ve done approx 270km in mine. In the main they’ve been a really enjoyable shoe, comfortable and consistent. I’m an older runner, but I find i need to be very careful how I tension the laces; too tight and I get really painful feet, too loose and I feel my feet slipping around with lots of heel lift. They’re the first shoe I’ve ever needed to use the extra eyelits, so I would recommend replacing the laces with more grippy ones. When you get the lacing right they’re a joy, but when do don’t, stop straight away or you could get an injury as I’ve done, and to both feet ☹️. They’re very good at all paces, but do tend to top out at higher paces. Definitely buy, but be careful with the lockdown 😁

[@EDDBUD]

Yeah thin laces here the only minor issue for me

[@nickolassnielsen]

Just bought a pair for my wife. On sale 100 £ here in Denmark. Can't wait to hear her opinion.. Maybe I should get a pair 🤣

[@EDDBUD]

Hope she enjoys them!

[@justoutlaw6423]

Seems like a really good one.

[@Andrew-rm9yt]

Do you ever review Joma shoes?

[@EDDBUD]

Haven’t tried any

[@cheekster777]

Thank you, Edd.

[@EDDBUD]

Very welcome

[@Feanaro5503]

“Dodgy Glue Marks” would be a good band name 😆

[@EDDBUD]

Got to be a punk band

[@bpg201]

I've been reluctant to support Nike after reading Kara Goucher's book....and I've never really had much luck w/ their fit anyway (often too narrow). But this is the first one that has intrigued me in a while. Is the toebox decent? I end up removing the insole from many of my shoes since I usually crave more space whenever possible. Thanks for the review!

[@liamliosmyth]

Would you call it the Vaporflys little brother ? Looks like a good value sibling to me

[@EDDBUD]

More like the alphafly little brother

[@davidhodgson3901]

I wore my Zoom Fly 6s (same colour way) in the Brass Monkey half (York), yesterday. Knocked 10 minutes off last year’s time but that might be more due to being 2 stone lighter..

[@EDDBUD]

Either way it’s top running

[@DaveMcc]

EDD would you recommend this as a DN3 replacement? My current pair will be shortly need replacing. (Heavier runner if that is a factor)

[@EDDBUD]

Yes it’s a total banger. You can’t go wrong

[@whisperthebull6707]

I know Nike has the Eikeden edition out now but I would still like a better color way for this shoe

[@WaitingForThePast]

When you say dual foams, does it have react? Also, that's a great result. Nice to see you blown away by Nike.

[@EDDBUD]

@@WaitingForThePast it’s zoomx and sr02 foams

[@WaitingForThePast]

Thanks 😊

[@duanesidney9761]

@@EDDBUDthe sr02 foam would be akin to the feel of EVA, no? Very interested in this one but I’ve still got a brand new pair of Tempo Next on deck.

[@SeanORourke-u5e]

Hi, Would you choose this over a puma nitro elite 3? looking for a half marathon PB of 1.45. It seems hard to justify the extra 50 earth credits after the reviews its had

[@EDDBUD]

The Puma shoe is much lighter. By a considerable margin

[@khaldonevans4295]

What you think about the Zoom fly 6 vs adidas evo SL ?

[@EDDBUD]

More pop in the fly and more stable overall

[@khaldonevans4295]

@ so the fly would be a better shoe

[@danm_journey]

Dude, help a brother out! First marathon in April, est time 4:15-4:45, Boston 12 or Zoom fly 6? Do they actually check the stacks of recreational runners? I don’t want to end up running shoeless lol

[@EDDBUD]

Zoom fly 6 is a banger all round

[@danm_journey]

@ I bought some. They arrived today. Quickly tried on, and wow, can tell already I’m gonna love these! Hot damn! Great content my dude, subscribed

[@metalsadman]

The new black colorway of alphafly 3 is 5 dollars shy for 300USD where I'm at, the hell nike.

[@Gorrine]

I would like if I can substitute Endorphin Pro 2 by this shoe for racing purpouse. I am thinking a HM 1:28:00

[@EDDBUD]

The zoom fly 6 is really great. Does many things very well.

[@Kevo83]

Are the women’s and men’s UK sizes the same width/length? Could you pick up a women’s shoe in your usual size?

[@EDDBUD]

Check the CM sizes

[@jonleexz]

Just bought my 2nd pair in the Ekiden colourway, my first pair is EK colour 😂 Finally a decent update by Nike (Zoomfly 5 was so bad...)

[@EDDBUD]

Yeah the v5 was awful! This is a totally different shoe

[@Uchejnr]

I have these and have just clocked over 380km. At what point would you consider getting a replacement pair? So far durability is really holding up and the only signs or wear for me are the outer sole on the outer edge as I'm a forefoot striker. In terms of running pattern, run 4 times a week, same 11km route around local town.

[@EDDBUD]

If they are still feeling good then keep them going. Maybe keep a pair on reserve

[@reVelske]

Hi again algorithm! Popular sizes tend to get sold out within a day of stock replenishment for Zoom Fly 6 on our Nike site, and non-Nike sites/stores don't seem to get any colourways aside from that hideous flame premium version here, it's quite the pain in the arse to get a pair.

[@EDDBUD]

Sign of a good shoe!

[@colinking5742]

I have too many shoes… I use a pyramidal training method so my “fast” miles are pretty premium for speed trainers or carbon racers; however if I plan on racing in an alphafly 3, is the zoomfly a good enough training companion or should I pony up and buy another alphafly as a trainer to run into the ground?

[@graevanhooser7348]

here in the u.s. , i picked up a pair at a nike outlet for $112.00.

[@Haverdawnn]

Zoom fly 6 sizing for my wide feet Hi Im looking for my first interval/tempo shoe and my tts 8.5 3E. For reference i am a size 8.5 (2E) on NB 1080v13, size 9 (2E) on asics novablast 5, and size 9.5 (2E) on saucony Hurricane 24 because they are very snug. Should I go half up a size or full size up on zoom fly 6?

[@EDDBUD]

I found them true to size. But, if you have a wider foot a half could help. It won’t affect the lockdown

[@dantechang8556]

Do you like this better than the new Pegasus Plus :O

[@EDDBUD]

Yes much more fun

[@idawson998]

Nice hoody

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks!

[@bisayangjogg3r]

prefered to run in my zoom fly 6 than my superblast 2.😅

[@kevinlevinson9512]

How does this compare to the Saucony pro and speed 4s

[@EDDBUD]

Bit more energising and upper lockdown feels more tuned in for me

[@Gubba806]

Is it suitable for heavier runnersover 100kgs? I had the alphaflys for a marathon and the midsole between the airpods collapsed in the middle and then heel showed awful wear after 60kms. Both heel midsoles look similar.

[@EDDBUD]

The more durable foam in the lower midsole section should be a bit more up to the task

[@dhgpan]

Hello there! Hope everyone is well 🎉

[@ACs946]

Got my 1st in the GOAT (EK) colourway.. loved them (went up half a size). I have 180km on them. Just got my second pair in the Ekiden colourway.. absolute madness but life can be a laugh (no more EK in stock in NZ) Otherwise the new colour in NZ is a patchwork of ugly browns. Nasty.

[@BradBazooka]

Shoetuber!

[@Aron-t6m]

This or Evo SL 🤔

[@EDDBUD]

This is more well rounded. The evo is v squashy

[@abibama]

dankeschön :)

[@theghostofpcs2391]

I have no interest in this shoe, but I've seen some women's sizes (35.5 up to 40) for only 119 euro on the Dutch Zalando site!

[@markjones4164]

Sweet❤

[@EDDBUD]

🥉

[@buntyboomboom2978]

ZF6 v Mach X2 v NB Balos??

[@EDDBUD]

Don’t have the balos. Have covered the other two in a comparison before

[@kevinlevinson9512]

Whats the plus 40mm thing, is this an "illegal" stack height

[@Davercrooks]

@@kevinlevinson9512 if you are racing for ratified records, the limit to midsole thickness is 40mm. Most of us don’t have to worry about world records 😊

[@Vbev84]

Multiple pair user here, 250 miles and still has life on the original pair. Can’t go wrong with this swoosh option EB

[@EDDBUD]

Yes it’s their best at the moment. Easily

[@Decisions4u]

Your beard went bye-bye😮

[@dantechang8556]

Do you like this better than the Adios SL? :O

[@EDDBUD]

Yes. It’s way more usable and fun.

[@richardrendell9363]

Yo edd

[@EDDBUD]

🥇

[@richardrendell9363]

@@EDDBUD back on it 😎

[@sheldanmusick3787]

Got a $50 gift card for Nike that has the Zoom Fly 6's name on it!

[@oyamamakalima8861]

Earth credits …😂

[@RainerSchmitt-pv4df]

👊🏼🤖‼️

[@EDDBUD]

🥈

[@briantimson1397]

Clumsy me, I’ve dropped another comment 😂

[@paulmulks]

I'm selling mine. Gonna replace them with the Deviate Nitro elite 3, I think. Wore mine for a 10-mile progression run yesterday, and I've woke up this morning feeling like the toes on my left foot have been broken 😫

[@EDDBUD]

The Puma is a bit firm for my liking. The first deviate was nice and bouncy

[@derekhahn5177]

I just returned my Puma Deviate Nitro 3s. I wanted to like them, but they are very narrow.

[@martinjohansen7700]

Are you even skinnier than usual, or have you done something to the camera setup? - Take care and don't forget to eat m8.

[@EDDBUD]

No beard.

[@al_conroy]

Can't wait for nike to screw up the zoomfly 7😀😀

[@EDDBUD]

Let’s hope not!

[@kiteracer2497]

Mf does look good

[@Selucus1Nicator]

I must be the only person in the world that didn’t like this shoe 😂 I sold mine after 20k, maybe I should have given them a bit longer to break in but I just prefer something a bit lighter and with a more aggressive rocker. They just felt a bit clunky and flat for me.

[@derekhahn5177]

I returned mine after a 12 mile run. My heel was wrecked and I'm a forefoot striker. Not sure why I had so much pain. Maybe replacing the insole might have helped, or sizing up? And I love the Alphafly 3! Hmmm