Nike Mayfly

NikeMayfly

The Mayfly is the latest Nike shoe only for racing. At 4.8 oz., it is the lightest racing shoe currently available to consumers. Nike promises 100 kilometers of wear, including a shipping label to return them for recycling when they are “finished.” How are the shoes? The midsole is comparable to other Nike racers; a molded Phylite which makes the effective range about 30-50k for the efficient and 12-15k for heavy heel strikers. The upper is ultrathin nylon – almost the thickness of a pair of nylon running shorts with just a bit of synthetic suede to hold them together. The upper graphic mimics the veins of a Mayfly, homage to the ultralight insect. If you are thinking “PR,” give the Mayfly a look.