Manifest your mountainous best, when the trail ahead is skiddy and uncertain. This is Nike's all-new championship trail racing shoe, melding the brand's best sp...
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Product Description
Features & Benefits
Technical Specification
Best for...
Sport
running
Terrain
light trail
Feel
breathable
lightweight
Features & Benefits
Vaporweave Upper - Low water retention to keep the spikes lightweight, even when wet.
Anatomical Toe Design - Allows for comfortable toe splay and therefore enhanced propulsion.
Traditional Lacing System - Locks the midfoot to prevent excessive moment.
ZoomX Midsole - Manufactured from Pebax, it helps to decrease energy loss and increase stamina.
Carbon Flyplate - Creates a stiff platform of propulsion.
Vibram MegaGrip Outsole - Traction and grip on varied terrain.
Heel-to-Toe Rocker - Smoother transition through your running gait.
Cross Rocker - Provides optimal stability.
Drop - 8.5mm.
Weight - 300g.
Technical Specification
Terrain - light trail
features - breathable, lightweight, carbon plate, Reflective
Gender - mens
Product Class - shoe
Product Type - shoes
Shoe Width - D
Sport - running
Product Description
Nike ZoomX Ultrafly Trail Running Shoes
Manifest your mountainous best, when the trail ahead is skiddy and uncertain. This is Nike's all-new championship trail racing shoe, melding the brand's best speed components from the running world with what you need to plant your flag 1st at the finish line. It offers peak performance, sleek speed and endurance for those who want to summit nature's playground.
Vaporweave Upper
A Vaporweave upper encases each foot in streamlined comfort. Zones of ventilation and structure are engineered into the material; the Vaporweave upper increases airflow to create a better, healthier environment for your feet to win in, and lightweight support wraps the foot in a firm fit, reducing in-shoe slippage so that you can enjoy smooth, distraction-free strides. Made from abrasion-resistant materials, the shoes are highly durable, providing excellent protection for your feet and shoes on the ever-changing trail. Known for its lightweight and low water retention, the Vaporweave fabric keeps the shoe light even when wet. The anatomical toe design follows the foot's natural contours, enhancing propulsion by increasing space in the forefoot, allowing the toes to splay and push off the ground. Completing the upper is a traditional lacing system to help lock the midfoot down to prevent any excessive movement.
ZoomX Midsole
Nike ZoomX foam delivers Nike Running's greatest energy return yet, the Ultrafly adds more ZoomX for responsive comfort on race day. Ultra-light and super-responsive, the midsole material delivers Nike's greatest energy return yet; it absorbs impact and then expels it back out for a bounce-like effect. This energy-return technology reduces the use of superfluous muscle power, diminishing fatigue and enhancing performance, keeping you going for longer. The revolutionary ZoomX foam is manufactured from Pebax, a product conventionally used in plastic bridges and other moulded parts, and yields cushioning that is not only lightweight but soft and springy. Until now, these three characteristics (collectively) have proven nearly impossible to achieve. Pebax has a lower density than some thermoplastic alternatives and this makes it lighter, flexible and more impact-resistant, whilst giving it a higher capacity for energy return. When blown into a foam these properties remain, gifting you with a lively underfoot feeling that encourages you to run fast. Signalling the incredible resilience of ZoomX, the tiny creases that occur on every midsole do not have an impact on the foam's performance; these beauty marks are a result of the autoclave process which places the foam under extreme heat and pressure. The ZoomX sheets are then compressed in a Phylon preform which shapes the midsole parts. Because the special foam is so lightweight (one-third the weight of Cushlon), Nike is able to use more of it to separate your foot from the road; this means you get a thick and supportive midsole that will spare your joints as you strike down onto hard, unforgiving concrete. A newly redesigned, aerodynamic heel is designed to delay air separation and reduce drag, tapering to banish every barrier between you and your top speed. Embedded within the generous ZoomX platform, and complimenting its responsive nature, is a full-length carbon Flyplate. Intended to minimise energy loss during toe bend without increasing demand on the calf, it springs up under your heel as you stride forward, yielding the snappy, propulsive sensation that converts into extra-energised strides. The plate is curved at the front, helping give the runner back some of the energy they put in at toe-off.
Vibram MegaGrip Outsole
A lighter compound than ever, the Nike ZoomX Ultrafly feature an impressive Vibram MegaGrip Outsole which ensures traction and grip on varied terrain. This high-performance rubber compound gifts you with an unparalleled grip on wet and dry surfaces, rugged longevity and optimal ground adaptability. The rubber can form a solid bond with the ground beneath it to ensure traction and control as you explore the unbeaten path. The shoes have a new lug construction which supplies you with better traction on gravel and loose dirt, allowing you to tackle awkward ascents and difficult descents. A heel-to-toe rocker provides a smoother transition through your running gait while a flat bottom and minimized cross rocker give you optimal stability on the trails.
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The Best Trail Running Shoes for Ultra-Distance Races 2024
20 August 2024
Running an ultra-distance trail race for the first time and unsure which shoes to wear?
We take a look at this season's best ultra-distance trail shoe models, all specifically designed to tackle technical off-road terrain.
*PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SHOES ARE NOT LISTED IN RANK ORDER*
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ASICS METAFUJI™ TRAIL
For dedicated trail runners seeking to enhance their performance, the ASICS METAFUJI™ TRAIL stands out as a premium choice designed to deliver speed and efficiency on demanding terrain.
Asics ASICS Metafuji Trail Running Shoes - SS25
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 14 Reviews.
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Go from adapting to accelerating and move your mind with the METAFUJI TRAIL shoe. It's designed to help provide advanced energy savings and cushioning properties to help you navigate the trails with less effort.
Asics ASICS Metafuji Trail Running Shoes - SS25
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 14 Reviews.
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Go from adapting to accelerating and move your mind with the METAFUJI TRAIL shoe. It's designed to help provide advanced energy savings and cushioning properties to help you navigate the trails with less effort.
A top of the range shoe ready to propel you through gnarly terrain. The HOKATecton X 3 adds winglets to its carbon fiber plates for extra stability with two layers of PEBA in the midsole. Most notably, there is now a knit collar that extends up from the tongue like a gaiter to mitigate trail debris, with a lightweight upper making this version more durable and ready for whatever the trail throws at you.
Hoka Hoka Tecton X 3 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 13 Reviews.
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Ready to propel you through gnarly terrain, the Tecton X 3 adds winglets to its carbon fibre plates for extra stability in just the right spots, and two layers of PEBA in the midsole - Hoka's lightest, most resilient compound. Redesigned lug shape and positioning on a Vibram Megagrip with Litebase outsole provide better traction, while a dynamic vamp allows feet to splay as the miles fly by. Topping it off, a knit collar extends up from the tongue like a gaiter to mitigate trail debris, and a lightweight Matryx textile upper makes this version more durable and trail-worthy than ever.
Hoka Hoka Tecton X 3 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 13 Reviews.
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Ready to propel you through gnarly terrain, the Tecton X 3 adds winglets to its carbon fibre plates for extra stability in just the right spots, and two layers of PEBA in the midsole - Hoka's lightest, most resilient compound. Redesigned lug shape and positioning on a Vibram Megagrip with Litebase outsole provide better traction, while a dynamic vamp allows feet to splay as the miles fly by. Topping it off, a knit collar extends up from the tongue like a gaiter to mitigate trail debris, and a lightweight Matryx textile upper makes this version more durable and trail-worthy than ever.
Featuring a carbon plate and plush ZoomX cushioning,Nike's championship trail-racing shoe offers peak performance, sleek speed and endurance for those who want to summit nature's playground.
Nike Nike ZoomX Ultrafly Trail Running Shoes - AW24
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 54 Reviews.
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Manifest your mountainous best, when the trail ahead is skiddy and uncertain. This is Nike's all-new championship trail racing shoe, melding the brand's best speed components from the running world with what you need to plant your flag 1st at the finish line. It offers peak performance, sleek speed and endurance for those who want to summit nature's playground.
Nike Nike ZoomX Ultrafly Trail Running Shoes - AW24
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 54 Reviews.
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4.3
(54)
Manifest your mountainous best, when the trail ahead is skiddy and uncertain. This is Nike's all-new championship trail racing shoe, melding the brand's best speed components from the running world with what you need to plant your flag 1st at the finish line. It offers peak performance, sleek speed and endurance for those who want to summit nature's playground.
£160.99
RRP £229.99
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Saucony Xodus Ultra 3
Featuring a full-length core of ultralight PWRRUN PB ensures max energy return for an extra spring in every step, a breathable upper and an improved PWRTRAC outsole with nimble 4mm lugs for traction, the Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 is the perfect ultra-distance trail running shoe.
Salomon S/LAB ULTRA was co-designed by renowned ultra runner François d’Haene and Salomon. Redefining the limits of pinnacle product performance, it's the first shoe to keep performing after 10 to 15hrs of racing. A foam and plate combo carve out new territory for ultrarunning bringing previously unexplored sensations.
Find out more about the Salomon x François d’Haene Ultra Collection range here
Salomon Salomon S/LAB Ultra Trail Running Shoes - AW24
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 4 Reviews.
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S/LAB ULTRA is the fruit of a uniquely collaborative vision between renowned ultra-runner François d'Haene and Salomon. Redefining the limits of pinnacle product performance, it's the first shoe to keep performing after 10 to 15 hours of racing. A foam and plate combo carve out new territory for ultrarunning bringing previously unexplored sensations.
Salomon Salomon S/LAB Ultra Trail Running Shoes - AW24
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 4 Reviews.
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S/LAB ULTRA is the fruit of a uniquely collaborative vision between renowned ultra-runner François d'Haene and Salomon. Redefining the limits of pinnacle product performance, it's the first shoe to keep performing after 10 to 15 hours of racing. A foam and plate combo carve out new territory for ultrarunning bringing previously unexplored sensations.
£149.99
RRP £219.99
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HOKA Mafate Speed 4
A pinnacle product for technical trail, the HOKAMafate Speed 4 distills what we’ve already seen in the EVO Mafateand the Mafate Speed. The same lines are here, just updated with new textiles and construction, including a breathable, single layer jacquard mesh and two-part PROFLY+™ midsole with the lightest, most responsive HOKA foam underfoot.
Hoka Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 99 Reviews.
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Unbeatable traction. Distinct comfort. Responsive cushioning. The Mafate Speed 4 is the pinnacle product for technical trails, distilling what we've seen in the Mafate family, but with streamlined textiles and advanced construction.
Hoka Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 99 Reviews.
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Unbeatable traction. Distinct comfort. Responsive cushioning. The Mafate Speed 4 is the pinnacle product for technical trails, distilling what we've seen in the Mafate family, but with streamlined textiles and advanced construction.
Featuring artwork and the iconic blue colour used by artist Yves Klein, The North Face VECTIV Pro 2.0 IKB has carbon fibre plates for propulsion and super-soft Dream midsole foam for incredible levels of cushioning and energy return.
The North Face The North Face x IKB Summit Series VECTIV Pro II Trail Running Shoes - AW24
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 2 Reviews.
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The North Face x IKB Summit Series VECTIV Pro II will be your go-to shoe for race day performance. Designed in collaboration with the Yves Klein Foundation, it features artwork and the iconic blue colour used by artist Yves Klein, and it has a VECTIV 2.0 carbon fibre plate and super-high-rebound DREAM foam to help propel you towards the finish line.
The North Face The North Face x IKB Summit Series VECTIV Pro II Trail Running Shoes - AW24
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 2 Reviews.
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The North Face x IKB Summit Series VECTIV Pro II will be your go-to shoe for race day performance. Designed in collaboration with the Yves Klein Foundation, it features artwork and the iconic blue colour used by artist Yves Klein, and it has a VECTIV 2.0 carbon fibre plate and super-high-rebound DREAM foam to help propel you towards the finish line.
Tested by some of the best ultra-runners, including Courtney Dauwalter, the new Salomon S/LAB GENESIS is paving the way for a new open-minded take on high-commitment trail running. One where you rack up more shared experiences than PBs, and also where the distance is not about the number but about the adventure.
Salomon Salomon S/LAB GENESIS Trail Running Shoes - AW24
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 9 Reviews.
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The new S/LAB GENESIS is paving the way for a new open-minded take on high-commitment trail running. One where you rack up more shared experiences than PBs, and also where the distance is not about the number but about the adventure.
Salomon Salomon S/LAB GENESIS Trail Running Shoes - AW24
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 9 Reviews.
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4.3
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The new S/LAB GENESIS is paving the way for a new open-minded take on high-commitment trail running. One where you rack up more shared experiences than PBs, and also where the distance is not about the number but about the adventure.
Brooks Brooks Catamount 3 Trail Running Shoes - AW24
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 58 Reviews.
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Great for races between 50 and 100k, get ready for top-speed trail adventures in the Brooks Catamount 3. Light, responsive cushioning plus a propulsion plate for uphill efficiency join forces to produce this fast and responsive trail-running shoe.
Brooks Brooks Catamount 3 Trail Running Shoes - AW24
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 58 Reviews.
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Great for races between 50 and 100k, get ready for top-speed trail adventures in the Brooks Catamount 3. Light, responsive cushioning plus a propulsion plate for uphill efficiency join forces to produce this fast and responsive trail-running shoe.
Altra Altra Olympus 6 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 52 Reviews.
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Hit the trails harder than before with the new Altra Olympus 6. With an updated lug pattern delivering even more grip, you can take on the trail confidently. An EVA midsole offers underfoot comfort while the Original FootShape Fit lets your toes splay for a natural feel.
Altra Altra Olympus 6 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 52 Reviews.
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Hit the trails harder than before with the new Altra Olympus 6. With an updated lug pattern delivering even more grip, you can take on the trail confidently. An EVA midsole offers underfoot comfort while the Original FootShape Fit lets your toes splay for a natural feel.
Building on the success of one of Merrell's most popular trail running shoes, the Agility Peak 5 provides updates to this already successful trail runner. In this latest version, the rocker is increased, weight is reduced to less than 300g, and the heel cup is sculpted for better on-foot comfort and less slip.
Merrell Merrell Agility Peak 5 Trail Running Shoes - AW24
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 128 Reviews.
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Building on the success of one of Merrell's most popular trail running shoes, the Agility Peak 5 provides updates to this already successful trail runner. In this latest version, the rocker is increased, weight is reduced to less than 300g, and the heel cup is sculpted for better on-foot comfort and less slip.
Merrell Merrell Agility Peak 5 Trail Running Shoes - AW24
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 128 Reviews.
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Building on the success of one of Merrell's most popular trail running shoes, the Agility Peak 5 provides updates to this already successful trail runner. In this latest version, the rocker is increased, weight is reduced to less than 300g, and the heel cup is sculpted for better on-foot comfort and less slip.
£97.99
RRP £139.99
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Nike ZoomX Ultrafly Trail Running Shoes - AW24
£160.99
RRP £229.99
Nike Nike ZoomX Ultrafly Trail Running Shoes - AW24
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 54 Reviews.
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