NIKE ULTRAFLY First Run & First Impressions Review | Run4Adventure

[@gogolaklazlo]

for that much money it should run for me and upload to strava immediately

[@petrbenes127]

Za tolik peněz Ti z nich nebudou smrdet nohy😂!

[@Worcestershire321]

First honest/decent review I’ve seen on these. Well done. For us in the uk, the minimal lug depth just doesn’t add up. Along with a more voluminous toe box. Will wait for the mk2 release I think.

[@simonbrown8230]

Ordered some, sending them back. Felt waaay to stiff out the box. Recently bought 2 pairs of Wildhorse 8, that is a fantastic shoe and the react foam is really well suited to trails

[@hoppo_runs_wild]

I also have two pairs of the Wildhorse 8s I used both on the beacons way in extreme conditions in the mountains and I love them! I’m a big fan of the react form 👍🏼

[@breegis]

That’s the point. It has to be stiff, since it has to launch you with the carbon plate. As you break it in, the carbon plate will be less stiff, but it will still give you that extra bounce.

[@danielmoll-morgan9961]

I was really uncertain on my first run with them. I've logged about 60k now. Anything technical feels not so stable as the foam feels like it would allow a nice ankle role. Man made or simple compact trails with not too much incline (the carbon plate doesn't allow too much flex) work really well though, they've run in well and I've used them on canicross interval sessions on man made trails < 3:00 min per k and I really really appreciate the cushioning and the plate and feel like they've come into their own. I think they a very good at a very specific type of trail but versatility isn't there like the Hoka Tecton X for example.

[@jtnicholls85]

Great review Loyd. Took these for a 25 miler on Sunday, straight out the box. I was really impressed - zero issues with fit, extremely comfortable and drained very well (as it tipped down continuously!). Coming from a Norda 002, definitely less traction but an increase in comfort. You are spot on with lug depth, bizarre decision to not go with 4mm+ for grip & longevity, but if it’s not too muddy then it’s not an issue. They also stayed impressive white despite the trail crud which can only put down to witchcraft!

[@davidpage8147]

2mm lug, you might as well run dry trails in road shoes

[@hoppo_runs_wild]

I just did a 6 mile mixed trail run around my local nature reserve! Muddy woodland sections, sand dunes and a few lane sections! I’m definitely not using these on my ultra Sunday! First thing I noticed was pain in my left foot arch! Which did disappear. After my run I’ve noticed some pain in both my Achilles tendons! I’m slightly disappointed also! Great review as always thanks 🙏🏼

[@today-nl]

Thanks for the great review!

[@Run4Adventure]

No problem, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@ef6200]

Good review. I had the same feeling with numb toes on my first run. The numbness disappeared after a while but only by adjusting the laces a few times. If you have another USD250 to splurge, it would be great to compare the UltraFly with the North Face Vectiv Summit Pro. Also a long distance super shoe but with 6mm offset (32/26) and a less stiff 3D carbon plate.

[@NickSmith-qv9ep]

How would you compare it with the Brooks Catamount 2?

[@movemorenowjames]

Great review… looks ideal for my Thames path 100 km in sept. Flat terrain ! Thanks Loyd (liking the width too)

[@sandstromj]

Thank You for a honest first impression video. Looking forward to the full review. How would you compare them to tecton x2? And is it a single or split carbon plate?

[@khaliqrosman2206]

Loyd,please do a review on Asics Fujispeed 2!would love to see that!

[@SteevWho]

Since we first saw this shoe a year or so ago, maybe that's the reason it took so long to release it. It takes that long to break them in. Everyone that has tried these has panned them. Nikes in general over the past couple of years have had very few "home runs". I mean, they make a pretty cool casual shoe. Appreciate your time, and the review.

[@paulmillar6919]

Nice and honest review. I dont think i will ever plump for a carbon plated trail shoe. Like lots of groundfeel. The lug depth wouldnt have been an issue for me, i can deal with that, infact picked up the Nnormal Kjerag which only has 3.5mm lugs, lucky enough i can rotate with my deeper lugged tail shoes (appreciate thats not an option for all).

[@Trackdayist]

I love mine. I’d say they feel more like a Nike Invincible than a Vaporfly, but that’ll really come into its own on ultra distance events. Loyd is right though, 3mm lugs don’t work on mud! Great on gravel and tarmac though. At £200 (with discount code) I hope they last!

[@sheps9402]

Another great review Loyd. Do you think they would perform better at quicker speeds, the same as the Nike performance shoes come alive on quicker efforts. As an aside, do you ever review any Puma road or trail shoes? They seem to be getting good reviews and are much more sensibly priced than many shoes out there. Keep up the good work and best of luck at the weekend.

[@ozenfant_ozn]

jeez, 230... i've just bought a pair of asics fuji lite 3s for €75. different animal and aimed at different trails for sure, but at least i know i didn't fall for another hyped up nike superfoam shoe. but i've got some lugs beneath me.

[@TheHutchRuns]

Great video Loyd, Nike seem to be dropping the ball an awful lot recently, Vaporfly Next% 3 isn't as good as Next% 2 (in my opinion) and this shoe is just so expensive and for that money you'd want it for all trail running including mud!

[@scottcockburn9112]

Liked, subscribed and now commenting just because you actually spent that much on a trail shoe

[@jeremygreenwood2668]

As commented on Tim Grose's review, I'm returning the Ultrafly's - I tried them out on a short 10k trail but have decided that i can't justify the cost versus the versatility of the shoe plus, they're way too heavy (Im a size 10) - going to purchase the Edge, UK Winters can get pretty muddy rendering this shoe next to useless on the trails. Shame as they look nice and they're very comfortable. They'd make really comfy outdoor slippers though :)

[@TimGrose]

Thanks for the shout out. The weight for my large feet (370g in a UK 13) I found was the biggest limiter and also with a relatively narrow foot they are voluminous in the toebox for me. Widest shoe I have I think. Both those factors took out any feeling of agility for me and the weight kind of deadens most of the "comfort" as then I just felt they are hard work on "off road" surfaces I tend to think I can get away with less cushioning not more.

[@wanderer6688]

Great review Loyd. No toe bumper is a big thing and white is a stupid colour for a trail shoe in the UK. I normally love Nike shoes but will give this one a miss.

[@urbanadventurer5]

FWIW, I use these as my “fast” road shoes and I love them. I also got them for like $60-$70 off on sale though lol.

[@Run4Adventure]

That’s great but it’s a pretty bad trail shoe and that’s what it’s designed for 🤷‍♂️ There’s also way better fast road shoes, like Nike’s Vapourfly Next % 2 which you can pick up for a good price now! 👍 The Ultrafly is to heavy to be a fast road shoe and you must shred that Vidram outsole on the road 🤔

[@javieriglesias6556]

I also went out on my first run in the Ultrafly. I did a 5 miler with a mix of both road and light trails. The bottom of my feet started to ache after a couple of miles, I guessing this may have been because I was running on tarmac for the first half of the run. On the trails the shoe performed better than on the road. I also think the shoe may need to soften up a little with a couple more runs! Really appreciate your honest feedback!

[@Run4Adventure]

The aching feet is probably caused by the stiffness of the shoe straight out the box. Obviously there's a lot of ZoomX compound and a very stiff carbon plate in the midsole. I had a very similar feel over the first couple of miles but it did settle down and it didn't happen at all on my second run 👍

[@dan-zo4eb]

​@@Run4AdventureWill you be trying the Asics FUJISPEED 2

[@michaellogan8395]

Definitely made for the treadmill reviewers 😂

[@Chungdol]

I dont know, I'm extrenely disappointed by it... no rebound, hill down I run blisters and lace bites, they hate wet surfaces a lot... I like the zegama much much more, even the caldera 6

[@Run4Adventure]

I was very disappointed by the Ultrafly! So over HYPED! 😕

[@tommilam6320]

They really should of split the outsole up- balancing exposed foam with vibram(think Xodus for example). Too rigid with one big slab of vibram. (Especially with rigidity from plate already) It would have lightened it possibility too. Lugs at minimum should be 3.5….but like mentioned 4 for versatility. This shoe is just specific to one type of terrain/race.

[@MonteComeau]

Non-starter for me with the lack of toe guard. Why leave that out? Good honest review 🇨🇦

[@Run4Adventure]

Totally agree, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@Blank-Knight]

What I like is that the sole is fully covering and protecting the foam from below. I hate cutouts, even if they save weights on some shoes. The wide toe box is also attractive. The New Balance Fuelcell SuperComp TRAIL version will soon be available and is a strong contender. Looking forward to your impressions, both are also quite similar and could be compared. Also comparable: the price. :P

[@Pipppetto]

Shallow toebox sounded like music until you defined it as the widest in the Nike trail lineup... (Actually "widest" came in first, so I already watched the whole review just to know if it had another substantial drawback). Anyway, at that price point, a shoe has to be perfect, to say the least. My personal 2c, of course !

[@Mumrik597]

I have serious doubts they will work well here in Sweden. I'll probably stay with Hoka.

[@bildotunechi]

Definitely designed for the US trails. Tyler Green used them for Western States, and they're pretty perfect for that. Definitely agree that it's a little different to a British winter, though!

[@matthewmyers7826]

He also wore them at Tiger Claw (steep and some mud), will be interesting to see if he wears them at UTMB. Kind of like the old school trail runners just wore road shoes. Still baffling why they'd choose such a limiting lug depth, probably to keep the already heavy weight down.

[@Thefifaplayeryant]

That's the point, shoe leans towards faster running on rolling terrain, in more technical or wet and boggy ("british") conditions, they will fail. But lug depth and overall usage is in line with Tecton X, Salomon Pulsar Trail Pro and the likes of...

[@bildotunechi]

@@Thefifaplayeryant agreed.

[@jansommerlund5497]

How does the ZoomX midsole perform compared to the midsole on the Zegama? I hated that midsole it was so firm and dense. Not comfortable at all. The price is a joke but my god it looks good! You clearly don't like carbon trail shoes Loyd 🙂 I will suggest you try out the plated shoes from TnF. They are brilliant.

[@tommilam6320]

Agreed, liking Vectiv series a lot. Super comfortable and way more spring but still very stable.

[@wesarnold2408]

I have the Zegama (dry flat terrain) and Wildhorse 8 (mixed terrain). Enjoy both of them. But my one complaint is the shallow toe box. Width is perfect. Sounds similar to the ultra fly. Don’t think I’m inclined towards carbon plates for my trail shoes as tempting as it might be.

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

Kiger 9s have a nicer toebox than the zegama and more breathable. Best Nike trail upper so far.

[@MattRunsColorado]

Yeah BITR just using this shoe on the roads and calling it a good review was sad. Thanks for using them as intended!

[@Run4Adventure]

No problem and thanks for watching, it's really appreciated 🙏😊

[@itsahardmuttlife9263]

It might as well be a road shoe with those tiny little lugs. 😂

[@runningman4459]

If only there was a toe bumper,deeper lugs,no carbon plate and they came in more sensible colours and were half the price I’d definitely buy a pair!! However I think I’ll stick to my £70 Pegasus trail 3’s. 🤣

[@antonroux6737]

If they had the same footshape fit as Altra they would be great. Unfortunately my foot is not shaped like a spade

[@Run4Adventure]

It wasn't the shape or fit that bothered me. It was the firm midsole cushioning, the super stiff midfoot and terrible traction in the mud! Another over hyped trail shoe from the Nike brand 😔

[@jmeltdown79]

I'll keep beating the Terra Kiger 9 drum. You can get it for under a $100.00 right now. I own the Norda 002 and I'm telling you, I'll go to the Terra Kiger 9 over that shoe anyday.

[@Arki2019]

Nike basically created the road shoe people have been asking for but added some trail capabilities and weight and gave us a trail shoe no one really wanted. I still bought it, not tested yet unsure… my plan for it is a bad weather training shoe mixed terrain mainly road, some woodland paths and some gravelly type surfaces.

[@MihaliWheeler]

Great review. I think it's a bit to much. Will stuck with speedgoat 5

[@seanxkelly]

Got hold of my pair today. Took them out for a 10K test, trying different paces. Honestly, really underwhelming I have to say on all fronts - bounce, energy, grip, fun, feel. Didn't feel like a £250 pair of shoes. I think I'll send mine back.

[@Loldek]

Mate but this is not first carbon plated trail shoe. What about The North Face vectiv and Hoka Tecton X?

[@runningman4459]

He didn’t say it was. He said it was NIKES first carbon plated trail shoe.

[@Run4Adventure]

Like the @runningman4459 said, I actually said the first carbon plated Nike Trail shoe. I've worked in the running shoe industry for 10 years and I've had a trail running KZbin channel for 5 years so I pretty sure I'd know it's not the first carbon plated trail shoe! 🤔 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@trailsandbeers]

Guess they might be ok for park runs but they look nothing like a trail shoe, and wtf are they thinking with white?

[@zoebaz6969]

I raided my piggy bank 🙈 not sure they will be for me but curiosity got the best of me and i've had fairly good experiences with nike trail shoes in the past. Aside from the grip 😂

[@PawelEPGD]

But they are not the first carbon plated trail schoes on the market. What about The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro? They are over an year on the market and I love them. Soft but very responsive and fast, however better on dry trails. In the wet conditions are squeaking :) you should definitely test them 👍👍 cheers😀

[@Run4Adventure]

I didn't say they were the first Carbon plated trail shoes, I said they're the first Nike carbon plated trail shoes! I worked in the running shoe industry for 10 years and I've had a trail running KZbin channel for 5 years, obviously I know about the other carbon plated trail shoes on the market 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@PawelEPGD]

@@Run4Adventureah sorry, mea culpa. Anyway, thanks for the review:) see you in Chamonix 👍👍⛰️⛰️

[@niafer9444]

If the shoe sells well at that price, then the other manufacturers will up their prices too. :(

[@liftedrunner]

Just a pair of casual shoes for everyday use

[@Flight-of-Life]

It's technically their second carbon trail shoe, the first one was so terrible no one bought it, and Nike quickly sweeped it under the carpet. Think it was called the ACG carbon. Seth de Moor was the only review I could find

[@Run4Adventure]

The ACG was more of a fashion shoe than anything else, I wouldn't class it as a proper trail shoe? They were being stocked by lots of fashion retailers and I'm sure they were super heavy! 🤔

[@samsung40_media87]

the sole _really_ shows the width

[@ianfraser747]

Well...as I suspected another substandard shoe from Nike, and way way way overpriced! Why would you bother when you can get can get Hoka`s Tecton x for almost half the price (not the 2nd version). Great review, worth having a look at the new North face range, bought the new Infinite 2`s and they are a great shoe, esp at just over £100!

[@xxreyez109]

y’all need to know these need to be break in before feeling all the zoomx with the carbon plate

[@ajmartinez1906]

Ouch, Hopefully Nike will get their act together on the 2nd version of this shoe and increase the lug depth and put in a nylon plate and drop the price, HAH!!!

[@itsianwood]

Aren't they just too heavy?

[@Run4Adventure]

I would definitely like to see them lighter, 305g in a uk9.5 for a race shoe is quite heavy 👍

[@TimGrose]

@@Run4Adventure that would be more in the ballpark for me in a UK 13 :) 370g for me for these is heavy for any purpose especially off road when you don't bounce off the ground as it were.

[@davidbarclay7606]

I got sucked in for the hype around the zegama and I'm not gonna be tricked again

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

Zegama is a good shoe, just the wet grip sux. Maybe their use was advertised wrong. They are more a daily trainer cruiser shoe and not great in technical terrain. Kiger 9s have been more enjoyable for me.

[@andycleary]

I find all vaporfly range from nike very noisy .

[@pierre291772]

Those shoes are horrible to run in . So much pain after ten km . I prefeer to run 20km in Takumi than 10km on those shoes . No rebound at all , doesn’t grip at all in the wood ….worst shoes I ever bought in my life

[@tonylavers3532]

Not seen anyone on you tube hype them up really. Overpriced, heavy and not great

[@liftedrunner]

You can't make white trails shoes 😂

[@Run4Adventure]

I totally agree, white is not the most sensible colourway for a trail running shoe! 🤔 They don't look white anymore, thanks for watching 🙏

[@ifonly4486]

Let's not forget this shoe was created for Western States.......

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm sure Nike didn't just design a shoe for one race and not only one race, the hardest trail race in the world to actually get in to! 🤔 I'm sure they had Western in mind but they knew the shoe was going to be sold world wide and not just to runners taking part in the WS100.

[@grantwallace1882]

Looks like a tennis shoe.... 😢

[@hamshipey4279]

Too heavy and too expensive.

[@ant2464]

Nike is a joke with trail shoes and I’m guessing it’s because there is no $$ in it for them.

[@manuel_877]

Good afternoon. Interesting description about the new ultrafly. Like to Run4adventure. A nice day for everyone. ⛰️🏃⛰️