Feel Fast? Nike's All-New StreakFly 2 Does, Too!

You complained, Nike Running listened.

Over the past year, the Swoosh's mileage-obsessed team has revisited its expansive catalog of performance products, consolidating lines and completely overhauling its design principles. Although much attention continues to be paid to its marathon racer, offerings like the new Nike StreakFly 2 demonstrate the company's commitment to revisit its roots as a company focused on fast, shorter distances.

A sequel to the aptly-named StreakFly, the second iteration of the speedy, ZoomX-cushioned model promises to take your runs to the next level. Visually, the StreakFly 2 looks fast and elite athletes Karissa Schweizer and Elliot Giles have already proven it is by winning the 5th Avenue Mile last year and setting a new road mile world record, respectively.

In comparison to its predecessor, the Nike StreakFly 2 delivers a more aggressive ride accomplished by reworking everything from the upper to the sole unit.

The same ZoomX foam cushioning found in the AlphaFly 3 and VaporFly 4 reprises its role, but folks across the internet have shared that its in-hand feel is bouncier, suggesting the Swoosh has used a new compound (perhaps PEBA instead of TPEE). The potential change has likely been a result of the FlyPate carbon fiber agent visible from the outsole. The original StreakFly only featured a PEBAX shank in the midsole, a design element that was easier on the feet during tough workouts, but left many runners wanting more. Together, the reworked ZoomX foam and carbon fiber plate firmly position the StreakFly 2 amongst Nike's super shoes.

The model also introduces a thinner, sticky substance across the outsole, which presents a clearer through-line to Bill Bowerman's legendary "waffle" outsoles. Most ZoomX foam underfoot is left exposed, but the forefoot features ample-enough coverage for shorter distances. Go fast-branded trips provide some protection on the heel, although the StreakFly 2 isn't oriented towards heel striking.

Uppers have also been updated on Nike Running's latest offering. The breathable, partly-engineered mesh that covers the top-half is reminiscent of that found on track spikes. Internal components have been reduced to maintain the second StreakFly as minimal and lightweight as possible. The change enables a "disappearing" feeling on-foot, allowing athletes to simply focus on their current stride.

Running Warehouse has shared that the StreakFly 2 comes in at 4.7 ounces (133 grams) in a Men's US 9. The Swoosh's official product page for the runner states a weight of approximately 5.1 ounces (145 grams) in a Men's US 10. In either case, the sequel is over an ounce lighter than its predecessor.

The shoe is set to debut sometime in March in the same 'Protoype' colorway ('Sail/Total Orange/White/Black') that's appeared on other top-of-the-line products from Nike Running. Follow-up styles include vibrant 'Bright Crimson,' 'Glacier Blue,' and 'Gridiron.' The StreakFly 2 is priced at $180.

Enjoy official photos of the inaugural collection below. The 'Prototype' StreakFly 2 is set to release via Nike.com on Friday, March 14. Remaining styles are expected to release throughout the spring and summer seasons for $180.

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