Instead of this being cumbersome or a nuisance, it’s incredibly convenient. As you lace up the shoes, you’ll notice that the tongue is rather thick. The Nike Zoom Streak XC 3 has a unique feature that I haven’t seen in other shoes that makes it one of the most comfortable racing flats I’ve ever worn: a padded tongue. Racing in the Zoom Streak XC (I’m on the left) Pretty sexy shoe, huh? A Padded Tongue and a Psuedo Waffle Sole! The images used in this post are also the Streak XC 3 model. I own the Zoom Streak XC model 3 – the latest version and the updated edition of the shoe you can see Dathan Ritzenhein wearing in the photo I used in my interview with him. Shorter races are a perfect candidate for this racer though. Because of my over-pronation and tendency to get sore arches, I wouldn’t wear them for the half or marathon distance. With just the right blend of cushioning and responsiveness, I can run short intervals all the way to 10 mile races in comfort. For any speed faster than a tempo effort, these racing shoes are perfect. I’ve been wearing the Streak XC for about three months and have run everything from a 5k race, duathlon, and track intervals ranging from 200m reps in 32 seconds to miles in 5:20. Shoe selection is intensely personal and what works for me may not work for you.īut there are certain shoes that I think have broad appeal and the Nike Zoom Streak XC is one of those shoes. Running shoes are especially tough to review – my foot anatomy, running mechanics, stride pattern, weight, personal preferences, and past shoe history will all influence what shoe I like and which models I despise. I tend to do a limited number of reviews here on Strength Running because most products are mediocre and sometimes it’s best just to try them yourself instead of relying on other people’s opinions. Here’s why… My Love Affair with the Nike Zoom Streak XC 3 If you’re in the market for a new pair of flats, I highly recommend the Nike Zoom Streak XC 3 as your next go-to racing shoe. Are they actually fast when you need them to be? Can they perform on race day? That’s nice, but it won’t mean anything when you’re pushing the pace during your next half-marathon. So they sound fast – and they look pretty damn nice too. With a name like Zoom Streak there’s no surprise this racing flat is meant for speed.
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