Mens Zoom Fly 6 ‘Ekiden’ – White/Habanero Flames

One of Nike’s fastest trainers gets an update in the pursuit of more speed. Entering its sixth iteration, the Zoom Fly continues to provide fantastic bang for buck.

Compared with its predecessor, the Zoom Fly 6 is a whole 10% lighter—a considerable achievement given than you aren’t losing performance anywhere else and gaining some additional stack height. The ZoomX foam midsole measures 42mm at the heel and features an aggressive cutout at the forefoot. Behind that foam sits a full-length carbon Flyplate which provides fantastic pop through each stride.

The reworked uppers feature a sleek silhouette and dual-layered mesh which provides exceptional breathability whilst providing a secure fit. The asymmetrically shaped tongue wraps around the ankle whilst a moulded sockliner collar cushions your achilles.

Hakone Ekiden Edition

“Ekiden” (駅伝) is a Japanese word which refers to the unique sport of long-distance relay racing. Ekiden could be roughly translated as ”station to station”. The original meaning of the word is reflected in race rules, where each runner at the end of their run has to pass a sash to the next runner.

The colourway draws direct inspiration from the Nike Zoom Streak Spectrum Plus, originally released in 2003. With an iconic flame treatment there’s few shoes which compare when talking about pure swagger.