For the last six weeks I have been trying out the new Nike Zoom Elite 7s. I have been averaging 100 miles a week, including 3 intense sessions and 20 mile long runs. The Elites 7s have best of both worlds. They are light enough to do tempo, hill and track sessions and substantial enough for Sunday long runs.

The first thing I noticed when I put the shoe on was the snug and secure fit. The seamless mesh upper increases the breathability to keep your foot cool and the flywire is integrated with the laces so it wraps the midfoot and arch for added support. I really got to test the breathability of the shoe on a 20 mile long run where conditions were unusually hot and naturally with the distance of the run my feet were going to heat up. Throughout the run my feet stayed cool, which was great.

Even though the Nike Zoom Elites are a lower profile shoe with an 8mm heel to toe drop, the cushioning in the shoe is perfect. The Zoom Air located in the forefoot consists of a low-profile pressurized air pocket and a phylon full-length midsole foam that delivers lightweight and responsive cushioning. I did a long hill session in the shoe and found that the lower profile of the Nike Zoom Elites very good. You get the lightness of a racing shoe and the cushioning of a training shoe and so you don’t get as sore as you might do, doing this kind of mileage in a racer or more minimalistic shoe.

Overall I found the Nike Zoom Elite 7s one of the best running shoes I have trained in. Being able to run 100 miles a week and also be able to do hill sessions and tempo runs is fantastic. I would highly recommend it.