Nike Apex
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedUnisex | 168 g | 0 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 168 g | 0 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Unisex
Weight: 168 g · Drop: 0 mm
US men 8.5
- Nike official Nike Apex — unisex · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 168 g · Drop: 0 mm
US women 10
- Nike official Nike Apex — women · Reviewed 2026-10-10
CarbonPlate
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About the shoe
Upcoming marathon racer with four Air Zoom units, ZoomX LT and a carbon Flyplate. Nike announces a 40/40 mm, zero-drop platform and January 2027 availability. Manufacturer specifications and claims; no independent production-shoe assessment yet.
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- Stability
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- Cushioning
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Independent reviews
No independent reviews are linked to this shoe yet.
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Carbon
- Plate construction
- Raised inverse-wave carbon-fibre Flyplate above double-stacked Air Zoom units
- Rocker
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- Cushioning
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- Terrain
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- Roles
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Manufacturer specifications
- Launch status
- Announced 30 September 2026; planned January 2027 at Nike.com and selected retailers. Exact date and local stock unconfirmed.
- Intended use
- Nike positions Apex for marathon racing; Alphafly 4 and Swooshfly are separate models.
- Stack and drop
- Nike: 40 mm heel / 40 mm forefoot; 0 mm drop.
- Midsole
- ZoomX LT foam with four forefoot Air Zoom units arranged in two stacked pairs.
- Plate and rocker
- Raised inverse-wave carbon Flyplate above the Air units; rocker geometry and a wider outsole.
- Upper
- Flyknit X, fitted knit collar and construction without a sockliner. Independent fit and sizing unknown.
- Outsole
- GOATEK and Fast Shot; strategic rubber placement. Wet grip and service life not independently established.
- Manufacturer comparison
- Nike claims up to 40% more energy return and over 10% lower weight than Alphafly 3 (men's US 9). This is not a running-economy gain or independent measurement.
- Still unconfirmed
- Reviewed Nike sources give no absolute weight, retail price or exact release day. Race approval, production-shoe tests and durability remain unverified.